Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Blue'

Also Known As

'Merritt's Supreme' Bigleaf Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Blue' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Blue'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A semi-dwarf variety that produces large blooms even on very young plants. In neutral pH it will produce deep pink blooms, but with a lower (acidic) pH and with aluminum present it will produce blue or blue-purple colored flowers. Like other macrophylla varieties, it produces flowers on the tips of new stems rather than off of old woody stems, so frost damage won't prevent flowering. The semi-dwarf form causes this plant to grow very dense with dark green leaves growing tightly together. Propagated easily by cuttings in summer or winter.