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Hydrangea, macrophylla ‘Merritt’s Supreme’

Hydrangea ‘Merritt’s Supreme’ is a must for your butterfly garden! This tidy compact hydrangea typically grows to approximately 4’ high and as wide. It features rounded clusters of beautiful rose pink to purple blooms. An acidic soil will produce violet-blue blooms, as the flower color of this hydrangea often varies depending on the soil pH. ‘Merritt’s Supreme’ begins to bloom in July for up to two months. These flower heads keep well, turning to green, red, or purple shades in autumn, offering seasonal interest to the landscape. This versatile and vigorous hydrangea is among the showiest of flowering shrubs and would be spectacular in any landscape design. Or pot it up to add a splash of color to your patio or deck!

  • Excellent for partially shaded areas
  • Offers seasonal interest
  • Compact shrub with dense flower clusters

 

Plant Details +

Botanical Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'
Common Name bigleaf hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae (hydrangea Family)
Height 3-4'
Spacing 3-4'
Hardiness Zones 5-9
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage Rich Green
Flower Pink to Blue
Bloomtime Midsummer to Early Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring, when the soil is workable. May be planted in any well-drained soil. 1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. 2. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2" below the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to original soil surface. Water thoroughly. In early spring, prune damaged stems. Fertilize with a granular fertilizer in March, May, and July. Follow package instructions.

Pests or Diseases: No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot and mildew. Aphids are occasional visitors.