Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin'

Also Known As

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This exceptional mophead has pink/blue flowers with each petal edged in white...eye-catching! (late season flowers may not be variegated); a handsome plant. S-PSh/M (not dry) acid-blue, alkaline-pink.

By: Forestfarm

Harlequin Hydrangea has very light colored petals with darker interiors and looks especially good up close where the contrasting colors can be appreciated. The colored portions of the petals can be changed to either dark pink or bright blue depending on the pH of the soil. Make the soil more acidic to bring out blue or neutral to slightly basic for pinker tones. On this variety, the color of the interior blush is less important and I usually just let this plant do its thing because both pink and blue are just as beautiful.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Sent from the angel's above. This hydrangea is a must for all collectors or those that need just one. The blooms are two colors of vibrant pink to purple with white borders - just like an angel's halo. We love this unusual and eye-catching specimen and we barely grow enough for the demand. The bloom is very tender and does not do well in any afternoon sun. Plant this in a container or as a focal point in any garden.

By: Hydrangeas Plus

A very unusual hydrangea with sterile flowers that are bi-colored, have deep rose centers with cream colored edges which fade later to pistachio. This has an elegant mophead on a plant that is somewhat shorter. Vigorous growth on sturdy stems. Not quite as hardy as some.