Description
Hydrangea – Nantucket Blue is a standout summer-blooming shrub, prized for its lush lavender-blue flower clusters and reliable performance in garden beds and borders. This mophead hydrangea is beloved for its ability to produce large, vibrant blooms from mid-summer through early fall. Its brilliant color is best maintained in acidic soil, so gardeners should amend soil pH as needed to enjoy the plant’s signature blue hues. Whether you're designing a cottage garden or enhancing a mixed planting, Hydrangea – Nantucket Blue brings a bold splash of color to any landscape.
This variety blooms on old wood, making winter protection essential to ensure a prolific display the following year. Its forest green, serrated foliage creates a rich backdrop for the vivid blooms and holds its shape well throughout the season. Perfect as a cut flower, Hydrangea – Nantucket Blue brings indoor and outdoor spaces to life with its striking appearance. Use it in borders, containers, or as a standalone focal point to elevate your garden design.
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Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Grenan'
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: moist, acidic, well draining
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (6') , width (6')
Blooming Season: summer – fall
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