Cityline Mars Hydrangea macrophylla Long Lasting Blooms Proven Winners

Hydrangea is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (from Japan to China, the Himalaya and Indonesia) and North and South America. Hydrangeas produce flowers from early spring to late autumn. The flowers of Hydrangea are carried in bunches, at the ends of the stems. Each individual Hydrangea flower is relatively small. However, the display of color is enhanced by a ring of modified bracts around each flower.

In most species of Hydrangea the flowers are white, but in some species, can be blue, red, pink, or purple. In Hydrangea species the exact color often depends upon the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce pale cream petals, and alkaline soils result in pink or purple.

Tired of floppy, weak stemmed hydrangeas, especially when they're in full bloom? This new and improved hybrid from Germany has tight sturdy stems. This maintenance free plant will require no pruning and that results in more flowers the next coming summer. Its intense fuchsia color will pop in your garden and fill your home with beautiful fresh or dried cut flowers. The flowers age quite nicely into fall as well. The glossy foliage is highly disease resistant.

Big hot pink summer flowers change to green with age. Prune to shape after flowering (rarely needed.) Protect overwinter in north. Compact. Disease resistant. Soil pH will affect bloom color.