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Hydrangea macrophylla Elegance™

Pink and green bi-color flowers

One of the most variable color combinations in Hydrangea breeding; perfectly round, scalloped flowers begin a soft, chartreuse-yellow and open to salmon-rose with flecks of green in some of the petals. As these intriguing blooms mature, the salmon color becomes more prominent, but there’s always the allure of chartreuse color - as if some of the petals were backlit.  A rebloomer, Elegance makes an ideal garden plant. With stems that can be pruned close to the ground, flower buds will form on new growth. So, whether you choose a prominent place on your patio, or that perfect spot in your garden, Elegance offers months of performance with a very fashionable twist!

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Elegance hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomalega' PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Part sun-prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Summer on old and new wood
  • Bloom Color:
    Medium pink or blue
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

With a combination of colors never seen on Hydrangeas before, Elegance will be the focal point in any garden setting.

Landscape Use

Borders, containers, cutting gardens, foundations, mass plantings, 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:
    Elegance hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomalega' PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

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