Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'

Also Known As

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii'
Mariesii Variegated Bigleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, firescaping/fire wise, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unlike the mop-headed, more formal Hortensias, lace caps produce large flat clusters of tiny flowers surrounded by a ring of colored petals; ??Mariesii? is half-way between... charming?. PSh/M (not dry)/acid:blue, alkaline: pink.

By: Forestfarm

Excellent lacecap, usually pink, blue only in very acid soils, grows 4-5' tall.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

The cream and green variegated foliage brightens up any shaded garden. The foliage is topped with domed clusters of pink or blue flower heads edged with 1-2" blooms surrounding the sterile inner flowers. Bloom color is based on soil pH: acid is blue, alkaline is pink. Prune immediately after bloom.

By: Almost Eden

One of the more rewarding deciduous Hydrangeas -- in gardens for many years, but surprisingly never common. Shrubs, to 4 ft or more, for dappled shade with strikingly green and white variegated leaves and lavender to blue fertile flowers surrounded by an elegant ring of sterile florets. Care is for that of other Hydrandgeas with decent summer moisture in dry places. Takes fairly heavy pruning, still flowering each season. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5 - 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

The typical Big Leaf Hydrangea but with stunning foliage -- green with a white edge. The variegated in this one is far more subtle than with Lemon Wave and shows only white, no gold. This is a classic for good reason.