Photo of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Four to five months of fabulous blooms. Red, blue and green petaled Autumn colored heads make this a beautiful dried hydrangea for your winter pleasure. In the spring and summer, it blooms deep pink to purple in neutral soils and a vivid blue in acid soil. Altona grows best in afternoon shade but I've seen this growing in full sun and looking fabulous in the Northwest US.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona' plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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