Pink N Pretty Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink n Pretty'
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Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A superb flowering shrub to use as a showy accent or specimen, or for perennial borders in semi-shaded areas. Desired for its abundance of splendid, violet-pink, large, mophead flower clusters and handsome, glossy green foliage on a boldly branched, Mounding form.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Form
Ball / Globe
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division