Photo of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae' flower by Nasketucket Gardens

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Also Known As

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Domotoi'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue mophead hydrangea, irregular blooms

By: Nasketucket Gardens

Semi-double, pink to blue in rounded heads, depending on soil, grows about 3' tall.
Plant in a group and enjoy a mass of color. This vigorous growing hydrangea is with no doubt of Japanese descent with large doubled flowers that are blue/mauve in acid soil and pale pink in neutral soil. This outstanding variety has persisted through the years for its irregular bloom and attractive, fabulous glossy foliage. Domotoi is a wonderful eye-catching plant that will attract attention from all your neighbors.
An unmistakable variety with large round clusters of pink to lilac-blue frilled florets (color depends on soil pH).PSh/Med(not dry)/acid:blue, alkaline:pink.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae' plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla 'Setsuka-yae'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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