Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fall color, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Merritt's Supreme hydrangea is a popular one, for good reason. It's a little smaller in size, no larger than 4' so it's good for containers and gardens that are already crammed full. We call it compact rather than dwarf. Though smaller in size, it gets big mopheads. The flowers are pink/crimson in alkaline, pink-purple in neutral and blue in acid. The sepals are serrated and very crowded on the head. Gives the mophead a full, intense feeling. Another feature we like is the good antiquing/aging one typically sees on Merrett's Supreme. Check out the last pic, but we read they antique green red purple tinged.

By: Cutting Edge Plants

A perfect bloom for a perfect plant. This dwarf sized plant blooms a beautiful pink or purple in high acid soil. Merritt's Supreme will flower as a young plant with large blooms. An early-flowering hydrangea with dark green leaves that endure into the fall. The flower heads stay in perfect condition turning to green, red, or purple autumnal tints. You'll savor this fine hydrangea in the garden or on the patio.