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Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636

Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'HorAbstra'

Also Known As

  • Abracadabra® Star Hydrangea
  • Bigleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636 plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

PP21,636 Big, funky flying saucer lace-cap flowers emerge pink and white and mature to hot pink atop black satin stems. The distinctive black stems provide interest in the garden before the summer flowers open. Flower color can be shifted to blue by the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil. Abracadabra Star adds unusual color to any summer garden. Features: Big, bright lace-cap flowers perch atop black satin stems in summer. Flowers emerge pink and white. Flower color affected by soil pH. Good for cutting. Tips and Uses: An excellent summer color item for the mixed border. The distinctive black stems add interest even when the plant is not in bloom. Plant Care: Moist, well-drained soils; soil affects bloom color. Prune after flowering. Protect overwinter in North. Controlled release fertilizer in spring.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636 plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla Abracadabra® Star PP21636

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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