Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Variegata’
Common Name: Variegated garden hydrangea Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright oval shrub with variegated white and green leaves; lacy pinkish violet flower clusters in late spring Height 4-6' Spread 3-5' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors part shade to shade - can be used in full sun at coast Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 3-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves broadly elliptical to 6" long, serrated margins, marbles with creamy white variegation Flowers ‘Lace-cap’ variety with clusters of small fertile flowers surrounded by large sterile flowers Fruit Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent source of summer color - good shade accent with brightly colored foliage, summer flowers Landscape Care: Watering needs heavy watering Fertilizing acid fertilizer will turn flowers blue, superphosphate turns them pink Pruning head back hard in winter - thin out dead branches Pests/Diseases aphids Special Conditions/Other begin fertilizer treatment well ahead of bloom for most effective bloom color Origin: Japan Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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