Midnight Duchess® Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'HYMMADII' PP #18,282
SKU
04201
Lustrous dark green foliage densely spaced along the purple-black stems provides the perfect framework for the extremely large mauve-pink lacecap flowers that mature to green. A striking specimen for cottage and woodland gardens. Disease resistant foliage. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Portland Nursery
5050 S.e. Stark St. Portland OR 97215
- Garden Fever Llc
3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland OR 97212
- Thicket
4933 Ne 23rd Avenue Portland OR 97211
- Tony's Garden Center - Portland
10300 Se Holgate Boulevard Portland OR 97266
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This plant is a welcome addition all over the garden. Use in mass or as a specimen in a border or container planting. Accents a woodland, Asian or shade garden with year-round interest of blooms and stems. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| 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 | Attractive Bark, Dense Habit, Gift Plant, Improved Disease Resistance, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Combine with acid loving Camellias, Evergreen Azaleas and mixed Ferns. Show off the beautiful purple-black stems in a shaded border or woodland setting against yellow flower and foliage plants like Coral Bells, Oregon Grape Holly, and Aucuba. |
Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Prune to shape after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!