Pink Elf® Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia'
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Pink Elf Hydrangea is a dwarf deciduous shrub that blooms on old wood. Its serrated dark green leaves have no fall color. The color of the small rounded panicles of mophead flowers is a rich rose pink regardless of the ph of the soil and bloom in summer. The flowers attract pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Hibiscus, Itea, Azalea
Image: Hectonichus, Hydrangea macrophylla - Pia, CC BY-SA 3.0
