A refined mountain hydrangea bearing delicate lacecap heads of blue to mauve-pink sepals over a central cluster of fertile florets. Compact, cold-hardy and good for smaller spaces.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bluebird Mountain Hydrangea
Botanically, Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Blue and pink flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Bluebird Mountain Hydrangea
Bluebird Mountain 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 Mountain Hydrangea does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bluebird Mountain 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 Mountain Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Bluebird Mountain Hydrangea in the garden
Bluebird Mountain 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 Mountain Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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