Hydrangea macrophylla 'Quadicolor'


Botanical Information

FamilyHydrangeaceae
GenusHydrangea
Speciesmacrophylla
Cultivar'Quadicolor'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-10)
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread1 - 2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionH. macrophylla 'Quadicolor' has serrated green leaves complimented by green, white and yellow. Flowers bloom in the early summer, varying in color based upon soil acidity.
ShapeLoose rounded to mounding form.
LandscapeFlower beds, flower borders, container plants.
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PestsSusceptible to aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, capsids bugs, powdery mildews, grey moulds, honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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