Add Cascading Beauty to Your Garden with Cascade Hydrangea
The Cascade Hydrangea offers a stunning display of color and form, making it a prized addition to any garden. With its cascading habit and vibrant blooms, this hydrangea brings a unique charm that’s sure to impress. The large mophead flowers can be either blue or pink, depending on the soil’s pH level, offering a customizable floral display. In production, treat with aluminum sulfate to ensure the best blue. This variety sets flower buds at every leaf node, creating a delightful cascading or garland-like effect.
Beyond its captivating flowers, the Cascade Hydrangea also provides seasonal interest with its foliage, which turns a beautiful red in the fall. This extends the plant’s visual appeal, making it a valuable asset in the landscape throughout the growing season. This plant typically reaches a mature height of 3.5 to 4 feet, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Benefits of Growing Cascade Hydrangea:
- Stunning Visual Appeal: Cascading flowers in blue or pink create a captivating display.
- Seasonal Interest: Foliage turns red in the fall, extending the plant’s beauty.
- Versatile Size: Mature height of 3.5 to 4 feet fits well in various garden settings.
- Easy to Grow: Thrives in part sun and is hardy in zones 5-9.
- Unique Garland-Like Effect: Flower buds set at every leaf node for a distinctive look.
The Cascade Hydrangea is hardy in zones 5-9 and prefers part sun, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates and garden conditions. Whether planted in a container or directly in the ground, this hydrangea is sure to thrive and bring joy to your garden for years to come. The Cascade Hydrangea is shipped in 4″ pots for immediate planting.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Hydrangea
- How big will the Cascade Hydrangea get? The Cascade Hydrangea typically grows to a height of 3.5 to 4 feet at maturity.
- What type of soil is best for Cascade Hydrangea? This hydrangea prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
- How do I get my Cascade Hydrangea to produce blue flowers? To encourage blue flowers, treat the soil with aluminum sulfate.
- How much sunlight does a Cascade Hydrangea need? Cascade Hydrangeas thrive best in part sun, needing about 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
- When is the best time to plant a Cascade Hydrangea? The ideal time to plant is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild.
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