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Seaside Serenade® Fire Island Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTFIRE' PP #29,058
Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh mak-roh-FIL-uh
SKU #09662
A parade of color with long-lasting, bi-color blooms that are white, edged in rich rosy red, and mature to deep pink. Robust, dark green, leathery foliage has fantastic maroon color in spring and fall. A compact mophead variety, perfect for massing and in pots. Superb cut flowers on notably tough stems. An exclusive Monrovia introduction. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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 | Azalea (Azalea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide 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. |
| History | Bred in The Netherlands, by Kolster BV and exclusively introduced by Monrovia. Like Hamptons, also in Monrovia's Seaside Serenade® series, this is a tetraploid hydrangea bred for remarkable traits that make it naturally compact and robust. A breakthrough in hydrangea breeding, with serrated bicolored blooms forming big, long-lasting, mop-head blooms held on thick, tough stems with deeply colored, resilient foliage. Soil and water pH does not affect bloom color. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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 |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide 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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History
| History | Bred in The Netherlands, by Kolster BV and exclusively introduced by Monrovia. Like Hamptons, also in Monrovia's Seaside Serenade® series, this is a tetraploid hydrangea bred for remarkable traits that make it naturally compact and robust. A breakthrough in hydrangea breeding, with serrated bicolored blooms forming big, long-lasting, mop-head blooms held on thick, tough stems with deeply colored, resilient foliage. Soil and water pH does not affect bloom color. |
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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.
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.