Kimono Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with glossy serrated deep green leaves that turns yellow in fall. The vivid two-toned lacecap flowers have a white center and an edging color that depends on the soil PH -alkaline soils produce vivid red, while acidic soils produce purple flowers, and bloom all summer attracting butterflies, Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color |
Red(alkaline)/Purple(acidic) |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGE: Photos by Plants Nouveau, Hydrangea macrophylla Kimono™
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
