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Seaside Serenade® Cape May Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrata 'SMHSMAKF2MT' PP #30,020
Pronunciation: hye-DRAYN-jee-uh sair-AY-tuh
SKU #40987
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Very large lacecap blooms stand tall, supported by strong, extra thick stems. Bright pink blooms take on hints of purple and blue in more acidic soil. Blooms may be solidly purple in the most acidic soils. Compact mounded form is ideal for borders. Serrated leaves show touches of red and burgundy in the sun, as they age. An exclusive Monrovia 2017 introduction. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, 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 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Arborvitae (Thuja); Boxwood (Buxus); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Lore | As a species, Hydrangea serrata are more stem hardy than the H. macrophylla varieties. |
Details
| Description | Very large lacecap blooms stand tall, supported by strong, extra thick stems. Bright pink blooms take on hints of purple and blue in more acidic soil. Blooms may be solidly purple in the most acidic soils. Compact mounded form is ideal for borders. Serrated leaves show touches of red and burgundy in the sun, as they age. An exclusive Monrovia 2017 introduction. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Arborvitae (Thuja); Boxwood (Buxus); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| Lore | As a species, Hydrangea serrata are more stem hardy than the H. macrophylla varieties. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.