Freedom Hydrangea is a compact double-flowered deciduous shrub rebloomer able to bloom on both old and new wood. Its glossy serrated dark green leaves have no fall color. The mophead clusters bloom pink with white edges in acidic soils and lilac blue in alkaline soil, with the first bloom in spring on old wood then again in summer into fall if deadheaded. These flowers are attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
4' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink (Acidic), Blue (Alkaline) |
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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: Holly, Astilbe, Coral Bells
IMAGE: Michele Dorsey Walfred, Old-fashioned macrophylla
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
