Seaside Serenade® Cape May Hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata 'SMHSMAKF2MT' PP #30,020
SKU
40987
Perfect for borders, this compact shrub displays very large lacecap blooms atop tall, strong, extra thick stems. Flowers will be blue in acidic soils and pink in neutral to alkaline soils. Serrated leaves may show touches of red with age. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh sair-AY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | As a species, Hydrangea serrata are more stem hardy than the H. macrophylla varieties. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Large, showy flowers |
Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Apply mulch to keep root zone cool during summer. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed regularly during growing season. Prune to shape in midsummer immediately after flowering. Remove weak, winter-damaged stems in early spring.
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