Variegated Mariesii Hydrangea is a dense deciduous shrub with a mounding habit and variegated dark green leaves with fine white margins. Its lacecap flowers bloom on old wood with near white larger flowers, while the tiny center flowers color depends on the soil PH - acidic soils produce sky blue flowers, while neutral or alkaline soils produce pink flowers- and bloom through summer. The flowers attract 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: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
4' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane) |
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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: Deutzia, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGES: Michele Dorsey Walfred, H. Macrophylla (variegated) “Mariesii”, CC BY 2.0, (2) cultivar413, 190608 191 Kensington Garden Tour .....
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
