A serrata-type lacecap with flat heads of fertile inner florets ringed by sterile blue or mauve-pink sepals. Compact and elegant, with reddish autumn foliage.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bluebird Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bluebird' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Blue and pink flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Bluebird Hydrangea
Bluebird Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Bluebird Hydrangea does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Bluebird Hydrangea is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Bluebird Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Bluebird Hydrangea in the garden
Bluebird Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Bluebird Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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