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Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Elster'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Elster' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Elster' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Elster'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Elster'

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very large (to 8"! across) and very graceful, the "flower" heads of this compact 3-4' shrub are a delicate lavender-white, like ?bone china?, lovely against shiny dark-green foliage; sensitive to spring frosts. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Teller white (to Pink/Blue) A rare find for me a few years ago, I stumbled upon this beautiful Teller hydrangeas. It's one of the only (if not the only) Teller that will change from stark white to soft pink (and I think blue - but will have to wait and see about that. In the nursery setting, I've only gotten pink, even with amending the soil. Compact in nature, strong stems just like the rest of the Teller family. Enjoy this rare hydrangea, very limited supply.