Seaside Serenade® Newport Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTMANI' PP #28,085

Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh mak-roh-FIL-uh
SKU #42330
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A showy rebloomer with a profusion of full mophead flower clusters that mature to a deep pink on very sturdy stems. Outstanding in cut flower arrangements. Bloom color changes with soil pH, more blue-violet in acidic soils, deeper pink in alkaline soils. Great for containers, mass plantings, or a small garden specimen. A Monrovia exclusive. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasHydrangeas are a gorgeous foundation plant, large enough for solid color throughout the growing season, with a bonus of gorgeous flowers. Plant in problem acidic soils beneath canopies of shade trees or even smaller accent trees. Very bright flowers are attention-getters at focal points, and planting in groups intensifies this overall effect. Good for edging outdoor living spaces with cooling, rich green foliage and close up appreciation of huge flower trusses. A vital component of a florist's or crafter's landscape when massed to provide plentiful cutting material.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil that is moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasHydrangeas are a gorgeous foundation plant, large enough for solid color throughout the growing season, with a bonus of gorgeous flowers. Plant in problem acidic soils beneath canopies of shade trees or even smaller accent trees. Very bright flowers are attention-getters at focal points, and planting in groups intensifies this overall effect. Good for edging outdoor living spaces with cooling, rich green foliage and close up appreciation of huge flower trusses. A vital component of a florist's or crafter's landscape when massed to provide plentiful cutting material.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Hosta (Hosta); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Sweetspire (Itea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil that is moist but not soggy. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; prune dead or weak stems as needed.

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Planting and Growing Your Seaside Serenade® Newport Hydrangea

Planting and growing a Seaside Serenade Newport hydrangea starts with finding the right location. This shrub will do best in partial sun and needs evenly moist and well-drained soil. Your Newport hydrangea will be more strongly blue and purple in acidic soils, more pink-purple in alkaline soils.

These hydrangeas grow to be about 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide, with a sturdy dense form. As with any plant, make sure you give your hydrangea space to grow to its full size

To plant, dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide, carefully place the plant in, and backfill the hole with soil. Regular watering is crucial, especially during the first growing season, so your hydrangea establishes a deep, extensive root system. Once it's established, water your hydrangea as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Mulching is also recommended around the plant's root zone in the summer and winter to help your hydrangea conserve soil moisture (and protect it in colder climates).

Pruning is minimal and generally only required to remove dead or weak branches. It's also recommended to deadhead spent blooms. This helps your hydrangea come back year after year with big, colorful flowers that can range from intense blue and purple to soft magenta.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.