Zorro Lacecap Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Zorro' PP #18,255
SKU
31971
One of the best deep blue lacecap hydrangeas for acidic soils; pink to mauve in neutral soils. Strong, upright, purple-black stems support big blooms of small-flower centers surrounded by darker, larger sterile florets. Glossy, dark green foliage has a reddish tinge in the fall. A great accent or border shrub. Perfect for containers. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hy-DRAIN-juh mak-roh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This stunning beauty is a collector's dream and a must for every garden. A superb shrub for accent, specimen, or massed in a foundation or border. Pairs beautifully with partial sun to shade-loving annuals or perennials. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| 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. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Hosta (Hosta) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Soil and water pH influences bloom color; ideal pH is 5.2 to 5.5 for deepest blue. Feed in early spring. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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