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Exquisite flowers of the butterfly attractant Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride'
or French Hydrangea or Big-leaf Hydrangea or Mophead |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride'
(French Hydrangea, Big-leaf Hydrangea, Mophead)
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
Origin: Asia
Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade
Height: 4'
Spread: 4'
Blooms: Huge flowerhead, pure white matures to bluish pink/blue
depending on soil acidity. Pink if it is alkaline, blue if it is
acidic, late Spring
Foliage: Evergreen,
attractive
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: A lot
Propagation: Division, cuttings in mid-summer
Caution: Aphids, spider mites
Uses: Cut flowers, dry flowers, foundation, perennial border,
specimen, shrub border, landscaping, container
Comments: Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride' or French Hydrangea or
Big-leaf Hydrangea or Mophead is a beautiful long-lasting
rebloomer on both old and new wood. Remove faded blooms to
encourage more blooms. Can be pruned anytime. Birds, bees and
butterflies love the flowers of the Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride' plants.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-9 |
