Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor'

Also Known As

Tricolor Bigleaf Hydrangea
Variegated Lacecap Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tricolor'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tricolor' Hydrangea is one of the most colorful varieties available because of the deep pink flowers and variegated white, cream, and green leaves. The flowers are a lacecap type and the deep pink is shown in the center of the flower with white on the edges, following in line with the variegated leaves. All around this is an amazing plant variety and will certainly brighten up any dark corner in your landscape.

Like many Macrophylla Hydrangea species, 'Tricolor' can have vastly different bloom colors depending on the pH of the soil. It will produce light blue blooms in acid soil and in neutral or basic soil the flowers will be light pink. You can change the pH of your soil quite easily. If you want a pinker variety, add some ground lime (available at any garden center, nursery, even big box stores) or add either coffee grounds or Aluminum Sulfate (also available anywhere that sells plants) to make your flowers blue.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Awards: First Class Certificate & Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

By: Fantastic Plants

Leaves that stand out at a distance. The leaves of this vigorous growing plant are its distinguishing feature. Stunning variegation of three colors - deep green, light green and cream - immediately draw your eye. The free-flowering white lacecap heads are made up of soft cream sterile sepals with blue or pink tinted fertile flowers.