Azure Skies Hydrangea is a reblooming deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and rich green leaves that turn yellow in fall. The mophead flower clusters bloom on both old and new wood, with color that depends on the soil PH - acidic soils produce the signature bright blue while alkaline soils produce pink. The flowers attract pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
|
Type:
|
Shrub
|
|
Origins:
|
East Asia
|
|
Height:
|
5' - 6'
|
|
Spread:
|
5' - 6’
|
|
Spacing:
|
5’
|
|
USDA Hardiness Zone:
|
5 - 9
|
|
Culture:
|
Part Sun
|
|
Bloom Color:
|
Blue(acidic), Pink(alkaline)
|
|
Season of Interest:
|
Summer, Fall
|
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: Coral Bells, Dogwood, Deutzia
IMAGES: Photo by Garden Debut, The Azure Skies™ Hydrangea, (2) Carol VanHook, Azure Skies Bigleaf Hydrangea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
