Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub with a dense mounding habit of green foliage that turns plum in fall . The large clusters of flowers vivid colors depend on the soil PH- Its signature rosy to velvet pink color appears in alkaline soils, while a lovely violet-blue color appears with acid soils with a mix of shades possible in more neutral soils. The flowers attract butterflies, 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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3' - 5'
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Spread:
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4' - 6’
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Spacing:
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5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color
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Blue(acidic), Pink(alkaline)
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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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
IMAGES: Photoset by Michele Dorsey Walfred, (1) Hydrangea Merritt's Supreme, (2) Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea, (3) Merritt's Supreme, (2) Famartin, 2020-06-06 19 32 23 A Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea blooming along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
