Hydrangea macrophylla Bloomstruck
$74.99
Hydrangea macrophylla PIIHM-II brings repeat mophead flowers to patio containers and hedges, with blue, purple, or pink blooms depending on soil conditions.
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Description
Hydrangea macrophylla PIIHM-II carries dense, rounded mophead flowers from May through September. Blooms develop on old and new growth, with repeat flowering through the season. Plant the rounded shrub in a patio container, or grow several as a flowering hedge.
Acidic soil with available aluminum produces blue or purple blooms. Less acidic conditions favor pink flowers. Dark green leaves turn red and gold in fall.
Choose morning sun and afternoon shade, with consistently moist soil that drains well. All parts are toxic if eaten by people or pets; contact may irritate skin.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Hydrangea macrophylla BloomStar, Hydrangea macrophylla BloomStruck, Hydrangea macrophylla Piihmii |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue, Pink |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Cultivation | Plant in partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam. Acidic, neutral, or alkaline soil is suitable. Maintain consistent moisture, and use a balanced NPK fertilizer. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Hortensia, Mop-head Hydrangea, Snowball Plant |
| Blomidon Item No | HYDMABS0003G |
| Usps | Dense, rounded mophead flowers bloom from May through September., Cut stems supply flowers for indoor arrangements., Partial shade and steady soil moisture suit outdoor growth. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, capsid bugs, hydrangea scale, and vine weevils. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, gray mold, powdery mildew, and honey fungus can affect the shrub. |
| Pruning | After summer flowering, shorten flowered stems to a healthy pair of buds. Remove weak or winter-damaged stems in early spring, and avoid cutting back in fall. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten by people or pets. Contact may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Maintain consistent moisture in well-drained soil. |
| Sunlight instructions | Provide morning sun and afternoon shade. |
| Common Name | Hydrangea macrophylla Bloomstruck |