After Midnight Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with serrated deep dark green leaves without fall color. Its large lacecap clusters bloom on old wood from summer into fall with color that depends on the soil PH - acidic soils produce purple-blue, while alkaline soils produce dark pink flowers. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3' - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane) |
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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: Deutzia, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGES: Andrew Bossi, NJ LBI Flowers 02, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) anonym, Hydrangea macrophylla - Bigleaf hydrangea1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) 掬茶, Violet hydrangea in Unsho-ji, Oga, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
