Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Penny Mac’
Penny Mac Mophead Hydrangea
Overall Mature Size | Medium |
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Mature Height & Spread | 4-6' x 4-6' |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
Sunset Garden Zones | 3B-9, 12-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
Fast-growing deciduous shrub reaching 4-6′ tall x 4-6′ wide. This low maintenance yet highly appealing variety features large lush dark-green foliage highlighted with an abundance of large showy mophead flowers that can vary from shades of blue to pink depending on the soils PH level. Maintaining a higher PH soil level will produce a pink flower while a lower PH level produces shades of blue. Great as a colorful background in patio containers or as a mass planting. Prefers a well-drained soil. Prune to shape after flowering. Partial sun to light shade.