Seaside Serenade® Cape Cod Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HMUPSI' PP #28,974

Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh mak-roh-FIL-uh
SKU #40984
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A new classic for small spaces! A hardy, repeat blooming machine with big, mophead flowers, extra-dark green leaves, and a neat, mounded form. Perfect for foundations and borders. Harvest blooms for long-lasting cut floral arrangements. Blue florets in acidic soils, or pink in neutral to alkaline soils. An exclusive Monrovia 2017 introduction. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring, repeating through summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasHydrangeas are a gorgeous foundation plant, large enough for solid color throughout the growing season, with a bonus of gorgeous flowers. Plant in problem acidic soils beneath canopies of shade trees or even smaller accent trees. Very bright flowers are attention-getters at focal points, and planting in groups intensifies this overall effect. Good for edging outdoor living spaces with cooling, rich green foliage and close up appreciation of huge flower trusses. A vital component of a florist's or crafter's landscape when massed to provide plentiful cutting material.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil that is moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring, repeating through summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasHydrangeas are a gorgeous foundation plant, large enough for solid color throughout the growing season, with a bonus of gorgeous flowers. Plant in problem acidic soils beneath canopies of shade trees or even smaller accent trees. Very bright flowers are attention-getters at focal points, and planting in groups intensifies this overall effect. Good for edging outdoor living spaces with cooling, rich green foliage and close up appreciation of huge flower trusses. A vital component of a florist's or crafter's landscape when massed to provide plentiful cutting material.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil that is moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed.

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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.