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Nantucket Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea-Vibrant Blue Flowers-Long Blooming Season 5 Gallon

Nantucket Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea-Vibrant Blue Flowers-Long Blooming Season 5 Gallon

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nantucket Blue'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nantucket Blue'

Description

The 'Nantucket Blue' is a stunning bigleaf hydrangea known for its vibrant blue flowers that can also appear pink depending on soil pH. This deciduous shrub is a favorite for its long blooming season, providing color from early summer to fall. It features large, glossy green leaves that complement its abundant blooms.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a striking focal point in gardens. Its flowers are excellent for cutting and can be used in floral arrangements. Ideal for cottage gardens and can be grown in containers for patios or balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nantucket Blue'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Nantucket Blue' Bigleaf Hydrangea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic but ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the crown is at soil level
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Adjust soil pH to influence flower color; more acidic for blue, more alkaline for pink
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