Hydrangea macrophylla
'Horheart'
Edgy® Hearts Hydrangea
Family |
Hydrangeaceae (Saxifragaceae) |
Genus |
Hydrangea |
Species |
macrophylla |
Cultivar |
'Horheart' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Registered Name |
Edgy® |
Patent Number |
USPP 22,368 |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 - 6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-29 - (-23) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - (-10) |
Height |
1.2 m |
Spread |
1.2 m |
Landscape |
Beautiful addition to a mixed border, or to a cut flower garden. |
Cultivation |
Grow in partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Flowers grow on previous years growth, so it is important not to prune too harshly when shaping. Aluminum sulfate may be added to the soil to encourage blue coloured flowers. |
Shape |
A rounded mound. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Flowers appear in dense clusters, and are usually pink with a white line along the margin, however can become blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil. |