Mophead Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
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The Mophead Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a magically beautiful deciduous shrub that adorns gardens with its massive, spherical flower heads. It thrives in partial shade, and fascinatingly, its flower color can change depending on the soil's pH level.
Product Description
Hydrangea macrophylla is one of the most beloved deciduous ornamental shrubs, growing 1–2 meters tall and producing huge, spectacular flower heads along with large, bright green leaves from June to August. Its most unique feature is that its flower color depends on the soil's pH and aluminum content: acidic soil produces blue or purplish-blue flowers, while neutral to alkaline soil results in pink blooms (white varieties do not change color). It is a highly water-demanding plant (its name derives from the Greek word "hydor" for water) and tolerates drying out very poorly in the summer, requiring regular watering, ideally with soft or rainwater. It thrives best in partial shade and humus-rich, moisture-retaining soil; hot afternoon sun can scorch its leaves. Because it blooms on old wood (buds formed the previous year), it must not be heavily pruned in spring! Only remove frost-damaged, dead wood and deadhead spent flowers just above the first strong pair of buds. While it generally overwinters well, severe winter or late spring frosts can damage the flower buds.
Plant Care
Requires regular, abundant watering (preferably with rainwater) and slightly acidic, moist soil. Do not prune heavily in spring; only remove damaged branches and deadhead spent flowers.
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