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    Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald' plant details

    Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald'

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

    Gardening facts about Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald' plant

    How to Grow Hydrangea aspera 'Sam MacDonald'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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