Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray'

Also Known As

Sadie Ray Bigleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, heirloom, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This legendary lady is ready for your garden. This hydrangea comes from a farmhouse in Indiana. Legend has it, Sadie Ray has bloomed every year for over 50 years in the zone 5 area. Often, it would die back to the ground but still bloom during the summer for all to enjoy. Pale blue in acidic soil and pale pink in neutral, Sadie Ray has a strong habit and large flat green leaves. The blooms age to green during late summer. This one can rebloom in more mild climates.

By: Hydrangeas Plus

A pass along plant from Indiana, 'Sadie Ray' is legendary for being able to die back to the ground each winter, only to break ground each spring and bloom reliably each summer. Mophead type flowers are blue if grown in acid soil, but are a pink to rose shade if grown in a more neutral or sweet soil. 2-3'.