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.
Bloom Time
Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions
Coastal Exposure
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, 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
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.
Flower Color
Violet-blue
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Companion Plants
Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Hosta (Hosta)
Care Instructions
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.
History
This is a form of Teller Blue Hydrangea with black stems, discovered by Andre van Zoest B.V., Reeuwijk, The Netherlands. U.S. Plant Patent #18,255 was issued in November, 2007. Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Description
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.
Bloom Time
Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions
Coastal Exposure
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, 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.
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Hedge
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.
Flower Color
Violet-blue
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Companion Plants
Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Hosta (Hosta)
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Care
Care Instructions
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.
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History
History
This is a form of Teller Blue Hydrangea with black stems, discovered by Andre van Zoest B.V., Reeuwijk, The Netherlands. U.S. Plant Patent #18,255 was issued in November, 2007. Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit
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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.