Echo® Mini Penny™ Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny' PP #15,744
SKU
03877
Large mophead flowers appear nearly continuously on this exceptional dwarf shrub. Blossoms tend to be blue in acidic soils, and pink in more alkaline soils. Compact size is wonderful for use as a container plant, low flowering hedge or highlight of a flowering border. Highly disease resistant foliage. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
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- 101 Market
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms throughout summer, until first frost. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Holly (Ilex) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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