Hydrangea Mophead Spike Pink
$64.99Price
Hydrangea macrophylla Spike Pink, also known as Mophead Hydrangea, has unusual ruffled flowers in deep pink colors. The pink intensifies if grown on neutral to alkaline soil. The 12-14" plant is shipped in 6" nursery pot.
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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.