Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merritt’s Supreme’
Merritt’s Supreme Mophead Hydrangea
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 3-4' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Special Features | Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
Sunset Garden Zones | 3B-9, 12-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Big bold leaves on a symmetrical rounded habit shrub. Can reach 3-4 feet tall and as wide. Large long lasting flowers in dark pink to red bloom in clusters. Great performer where winters are fairly mild. Can withstand temperatures to 20* F. Will come back if the plant freezes to ground every year. Plant will respond to soil pH Bluest color will be on plants with a strongly acid soil for pink tones an alkaline soil is needed. Give regular water.