Plant this compact hydrangea into a border along a low fence or edging a sidewalk, and it’ll reward you with large double mophead blooms that change colors as they mature. They will start out light green in spring, and by late summer they will mature to violet or pink. Be sure to check your soil’s pH level if you’re looking for a specific bloom color. About 5.2-5.5 produces violet flowers, about 6.0-6.2 produces pink flowers. This dwarf shrub also draws attention as a container accent, and attracts butterflies. Be sure to check your soil’s pH level if you’re looking for a specific bloom color. About 5.2-5.5 produces blue flowers, about 6.0-6.2 produces pink flowers. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘REI05’
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Botanical Name:
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘REI05’
- Form:
Shrub - Sun Exposure:
Partial Shade - Height/Habit:
24 – 36 inches - Spread:
36 – 60 inches - Spacing:
36 – 60 inches - Hardiness Zone:
5-9 - Flowering Date:
Blooms spring through summer - Planting Instructions:
Set at the same level it is at in the container, firm and water thoroughly. - Winter Care:
None except to mulch in northern zones the first winter if fall planted. - Growth Rate:
Medium to fast
- Flower Color:
Blue, Pink - Flower Form:
Large double round mophead blooms. - Foliage Type:
Simple, elliptic to ovate, dark green in color - Pruning:
Prune to maintain a desired size or to remove any wild branches. Best if done in late summer/autumn after flowering, or early spring. - Soil Requirement:
Well drained, moisture retentive
