Hydrangea Mophead Hamburg
Hydrangea macrophylla Hamburg, also known as Mophead Hydrangea, flushes gorgeous grapefruit-size flowers that form full pom-poms of densely packed with deep rose to purplish-blue florets, depending on the soil pH with a contrasting blue center, over big, waxy, medium to dark green leaves. Blooming from early to late summer, its flowers change to the most incredible wine-red color in the fall, extending the season of interest of this mophead hydrangea. The 12-14" plant is shipped in 6" nursery pot.
Common Names
Hydrangea macrophylla, Mophead Hydrangea, Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap hydrangea, Mountain Hydrangea, Smooth Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia, Climbing HydrangeaHow to care for Hydrangea
Plant Hydrangea in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water Hydrangea well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. Prune down Hydrangea to uppermost growth in spring. Remove dead, winter-damaged stems and silver, older wood at this time. Deadhead Hydrangea in summer through fall. Feed Hydrangea early spring and mid-summer with a slow-release fertilizer.Hydrangea care tips
For blue Hydrangea flowers use Aluminum Sulfate or Garden Sulfur; for pink apply Garden Lime. Use Triple Phosphate to help Hydrangea force blooms. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect Hydrangea against extremes of soil temperature.
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