| Botanical Name: |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Early Sensation' |
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| Breeder: |
Darwin Plants, The Netherlands |
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| Flower Color: |
Blooms are an intense pink or blue depending on soil pH |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 |
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| Flower Type: |
Large rounded mophead flowers |
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| Flowering Period: |
Early to midsummer until frost |
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| Foliage: |
Large lustrous, deep green leaves in summer |
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| Plant Size: |
Will grow about 30-35" tall and about as wide |
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| Growth Habit: |
Compact rounded habit |
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| Suggested Uses: |
Ideal for shrub borders; blooms in northern areas where many other hydrangeas typically do not perform well |
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| Soil Needs: |
Does best in partial shade (morning sun, afternoon shade) |
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| Water Needs: |
Moderate to high water requirements; plant does not perform well in overly dry conditions |
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| Fertilizer: |
Controlled release fertilizer (10-10-10) is recommended in spring |
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| Disease Tolerance: |
Under severe disease conditions, plant can develop powdery mildew; leaf spot can also be a problem late in the season |
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| Pest Issues: |
Generally pest free |
