Hydrangea macrophylla 'Grenan'

Nantucket Blue™ Hydrangea

Nantucket Blue Hydrangea is a reblooming deciduous shrub that produces blooms on new and old wood in waves from late spring into fall.  It has large serrated green leaves with no fall color.  The lacecap clusters form balls of pastel flowers with color depending on the soil PH - acidic soils produces sky blue while alkaline soils produce pink.  The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators.  Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  

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, Azalea, Hibiscus