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Trees & Shrubs » Hydrangea macrophylla (Mophead, lacecap)
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Hydrangea macrophylla (Mophead, lacecap)
Hydrangea macrophylla, the large-leaf hydrangea, has large flowers in a variety of colors ranging from white to blue, pink, red, purple and shades in between. It is probably best known for its chameleon-like ability to change the color of the flowers, an event that happens over several years. This phenomenon is due to the concentration of aluminum ions in the soil — more aluminum is available at a low (acid) pH, so in acid soil, blue hydrangeas are blue. In nursery growing media, which is closer to a neutral pH, the flowers will be a light pink and turn blue when they are planted in acid soil. Red or pink hydrangeas are more of a purple in acid soil, and red at higher pH. They will not turn blue! These plants enjoy shade and moisture, so they’re perfect for a northern exposure. H. macrophylla blooms on OLD wood, so prune only back to live buds in Spring, and remove old canes at the end of the season. The newest trend in these hydrangeas is cultivars which can bloom on new wood as well as old. You’ll want to try some of these exciting new introductions!

HYDRANGEA macrophylla Let's Dance® Moonlight ‘Robert’ PPAF
Let’s Dance Moonlight is strong rebloomer with large, rich pink (or blue depending upon pH) mophead flowers. Strong stems and beautiful foliage with good bronze red fall color. more info

HYDRANGEA serrata 'Kiyosumi'
New foliage is flushed with burgundy which remains along the veins when the leaves expand. White lace cap flowers have a distinctive red edging around the sterile florets. Found on Mt. Kiyosumi in Japan. more info

HYDRANGEA serrata 'Maiko'
(C8) It grows to about a foot and a half tall and is quite cold-hardy. Mophead blooms are tennis-ball sized and range in color from light blue to pink, depending on soil pH. more info