Blue Enchantress® Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Monmar' PP #25,209
Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh mak-roh-FIL-uh
SKU #09275
| Description | Striking ruby-black stems support big mophead flowers on this exquisite reblooming hydrangea. A superb border shrub for color throughout summer; blue in acidic soils and pink in more alkaline soils. Flowers age to a vintage cream-splashed green color. Prized for cut or dried flower arrangements. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring, repeating through summer. |
| Mature Size | Rounded growth; quickly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | This stunning beauty is a collector's dream and a must for every garden. A superb shrub for accent, specimen, or massed in a foundation or border. Pairs beautifully with partial sun to shade-loving annuals or perennials. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Soil and water pH influences bloom color; consult garden center for suitable amendments. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Ward's Nursery 600 S. Main St.
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230 -
Whitney's Farm Market 221 Ingalls Road
Cheshire, Massachusetts 01225 -
Salisbury Garden Center 167 Canaan Road
Salisbury, Connecticut 06068
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.