Newport Hydrangea macrophylla is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with a tidy mounded form and serrated dark green leaves. Its abundant large-flowered mophead panicles bloom throughout summer with color that depends on the soil PH - blue in acidic soils, purple in more neutral, and pink tones in alkaline soils- attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. The Seaside Serenade series is a Monrovia exclusive that has longer lasting blooms and extra sturdy stems, and resists sun scorching.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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3' - 4'
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Spread:
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3' - 4’
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Spacing:
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3.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane)
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Deutzia, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGES: Michele Dorsey Walfred, Blue hydrangea macrophylla, (2) BVBurton, Hydrangea macrophylla 02 Oxford Botanical Garden, CC BY-SA 4.0,
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
