Trees & Shrubs » Hydrangea macrophylla (Mophead, lacecap) 22 items found. Click on photo/text link for more information on any product.
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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!
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HYDRANGEA macrophylla 'Sister Therese' Classic white mophead hydrangea. more info
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HYDRANGEA macrophylla 'Todi' Mophead clusters of bright "red" (really more of a very deep pink) flowers are set off by white centers, and may shade to purple in acid soil. Crisp dark green leaves complete the picture. Compact and wonderful. more info
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HYDRANGEA macrophylla Let's Dance® Starlight ‘Lynn’ PPAF Let’s Dance Starlight is a lacecap hydrangea that blooms on new growth. It’s hardy, dependable and colorful. The massive blooms are vivid pink (or blue) with strong stems. more info
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HYDRANGEA macrophylla Cityline® Mars ‘Ramars’ A small plant with strong stems and big, heavy red and white variegated flowers. The blooms are long lasting and can be changed from red to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate. and change to an attractive green with age. more info
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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
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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
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HYDRANGEA serrata 'Shirotae' Delicate floral starbursts of creamy white set off by medium green narrow pointed leaves decorate this shade-loving shrub, reaching 3-4' by 3-4'. Flowers develop pink tinted edges as they age. Leaves are small and narrow, turning red in fall. more info
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