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Hydrangea macrophylla Hoko™ Alhena

Compact, hot-pink blooms and bold dark foliage

Not your average lacecap, Alhena is an attention grabber with its green-black foliage and striking hot-pink blooms, setting this compact grower apart. Perfect for summer containers, Alhena makes an excellent accent plant, adding vibrant color and charm to patios or balconies. It will also attract attention in garden beds and borders, where its bold color and compact habit create eye-catching combinations with other summer plants.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Alhena hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomaalhen’ PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Part sun, prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-9
  • Size:
    2-3' tall by 2-3' wide
  • Spacing:
    3-4'
  • Bloom Time:
    May/June through summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Hot pink
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A hot-pink lacecap hydrangea with green-black leaves and a compact habit

Landscape Use

Containers, accent, shrub borders

Origin

HoKo Breeding in The Netherlands

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Alhena hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomaalhen’ PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

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