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Hydrangea serrata

Also Known As

  • Hydrangea macrophylla ssp. serrata

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Hydrangea serrata plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea serrata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, cream and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea serrata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small species of lacecaps with blue or pink sterile flowers and numerous blue or pink fertile flowers. This deciduous shrub with narrow, pointed leaves rarely grows more than 3'. (You won't have to worry about when to prune these.)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea serrata plant

How to Grow Hydrangea serrata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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