🌸 Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Also known as: Mophead • Lacecap Hydrangea
🌿 Plant Snapshot
| Type | Seasonal Flowering Shrub |
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| Category | Outdoor • Garden • Balcony in Partial Shade |
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested – Keep away from pets and small children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | 🌤️ Bright Indirect Light or Morning Sun + Afternoon Shade <br>🚫 Avoid harsh direct sunlight |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate to High – Keep soil consistently moist ❌ Does not tolerate drought |
| Soil | Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic 🌈 Soil pH affects flower color |
| Fertilizer | Bloom-boosting fertilizer (low nitrogen, high phosphorus) every 2–3 weeks during growing season |
🌼 Bloom & Growth
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Autumn |
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| Growth Habit | Bushy and rounded – Ideal for containers, flower beds, or shaded garden corners |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌺 Stunning globe- or lace-shaped blooms in pink, blue, purple, or white
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🌳 Great for shaded gardens, balconies, or walls
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💐 Adds luxurious volume to floral arrangements and wedding décor
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🐝 Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
💡 Fun Tip
💙 For blue blooms: keep soil acidic (pH < 6)
💖 For pink blooms: aim for slightly alkaline soil (pH > 7)
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