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Hydrangea macrophylla - light pink
Hydrangea macrophylla
A mophead hydrangea with pale pink blooms for a sheltered border or large container.
Care notes by theboxerge Updated
About this plant
Soft pink flower heads contrast with the shrub’s broad green leaves. Their colour can shift with growing conditions, and a container must hold enough moisture to support the large leaf area.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist during active growth
- Soil
- Moisture-retentive compost with good drainage
Plan your care
Use a position with shelter from hot afternoon sun and enough room for the flowering canopy. Plan where excess water can drain without leaving the pot standing in a puddle.
If leaves droop, feel the compost before watering. After the flower display, retain healthy stems unless you know the variety’s pruning needs; flower colour alone does not identify the correct pruning method.
Growing tips
Shelter from strong afternoon sun and dry wind. Leave healthy older stems intact unless the variety’s pruning needs are known, as indiscriminate pruning can remove next season’s flower buds.
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