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Hydrangea macrophylla HoKo™ Ankong

A classic hydrangea with timeless appeal

When you think of a classic hydrangea, Ankong checks all the boxes. Rich, dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for large, rounded blooms in soft shades of pink or blue.

An exceptionally vigorous grower with strong disease resistance, Ankong has become a dependable favorite that continues to win the hearts of gardeners.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    'Ankong' hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ankong'
  • 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:
    3-4' tall by 3-4' wide
  • Spacing:
    4'
  • Bloom Time:
    May/June through summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Soft pink or light blue
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A strong grower, with exceptional disease resistance

Landscape Use

Containers, accent, shrub borders

Origin

HoKo Breeding in The Netherlands

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    'Ankong' hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ankong'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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