Variegated Mariesii Bigleaf Hydrangea
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Variegated Mariesii Bigleaf Hydrangea |
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Blue, Pink |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | June to August |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Green and White |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Insignificant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Notes | Add aluminum sulfate to make flowers bluer or lime to make them pinker. |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Supplemental water of 1" per week is necessary for the first several years and during droughts. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize late spring or early summer. Options: composted manure, a slow-release or a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Do not feed after August. |
| Prune Notes | Prune to fill out a new plant midsummer. Avoid major pruning as they may refuse to bloom. |