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Hydrangea macrophylla Diamond™

Shines bright like a diamond

A sparkling display of billowy blue or pink (depending on soil pH) flowers,  Diamond is certain to lighten a garden space while lifting your spirits as well. As the season progresses, flowers turn to rose-red and are complimented by a lime-green eye. An ideal landscape plant, Magical® Diamond continues to please in 3 of the 4 seasons!

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Diamond™ hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mihatif'
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun to part shade in the North / Part sun to full shade in the South
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained.
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-9
  • Bloom Time:
    May to July on old wood
  • Bloom Color:
    Pale pink or blue
  • Size:
    3-4' tall by 3'4 wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

Diamond grows fast and produces flowers quickly.

Landscape Use

Borders, containers, cutting gardens, foundations, garden beds, urban gardens

Pruning

If you live in the North: Cut off any dead wood in late May, after the leaves have started to unfurl. If you live in the South: Should you see any dead wood, prune it back to live wood in early spring, after the leaves have started to unfurl.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Diamond™ hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mihatif'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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