Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with glossy serrated deep green leaves and large mophead clusters that blooms on both new and old wood, extending the bloom from late spring through summer. The flowers color depend on the PH of the soil - acidic soils make soft blue flowers, while neutral or alkaline soils make taffy pink flowers- which then deepen with age. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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2' - 3’
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Spacing:
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3’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color
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Pink(alkaline)/Blue(acidic)
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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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: Itea, Dogwood, Hosta
IMAGE: Photos by Plants Nouveau, Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® Elizabeth Ashley™
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
