Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' (Mariesii Perfecta Hydrangea)


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciesmacrophylla
Cultivar'Mariesii Perfecta'
SynonymsHydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15
Temperature (°F)-5
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact.
LandscapeUse in flowerbeds, city and residential courtyards or as a potted plant.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun to partial shade in moist but well drained acidic loam, clay or sand.
PestsAphids, capsid bug, glasshouse red spider mite and hydrangea scale.
Notable SpecimensVanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, broadly ovate leaves.
Flower DescriptionDelicately domed terminal clusters of small fertile flowers with an outline of sterile flowers.
Colour DescriptionDeep green foliage, darken green mature stems and purplish-white flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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