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Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailday'

Also Known As

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Light of Day'
  • Hydrangea macrophylla Light of Day®
  • Hydrangea macrophylla Light-O-Day®
  • Lacecap Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer blue, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage brightly variegated with creamy white makes this compact (>4' x 4') a delight all season but it also offers more reliable production of wonderful flowers: inner blooms pink/blue surrounded by white. PSh-M PPAF

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla Light O Day® PPAF

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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