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Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ragra'

Also Known As

  • Hydrangea 'Cityline Rio'
  • Cityline® Rio Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue, green and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, green and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cityline Rio 'Ragra' is a gorgeous Hydrangea macrophylla with bold colours of deep blue in acidic soil and deep purple in alkaline soil. In neutral pH you can get a mix of royal purple and royal blue. The Cityline Series are dwarf shrubs growing three feet tall and wide requiring no pruning. It is best if you don't as they only bloom on old wood. They are perfect for small spaces and even a large pot.
Lovely rich violet blue florets with pale green centers in acidic soils. A compact plant at 2-3', this selection does bloom on last year's growth so be careful not to cut too many long stems and site in a protected spot where winter winds won't dessicate the buds in winter.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® Rio

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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