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Hydrangea macrophylla Seaside Serenade® Fire Island

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Dark leaves and a bicolor flower

Hydrangeas may appear to be delicate, but they often make excellent additions to partially shaded seaside gardens. Aptly named for its explosion of color, Fire Island is one of the most thrilling new varieties we’ve seen in the world of Hydrangea breeding! Dark, coppery leaves emerge in the spring and serve as foil for the amazing flowers to come. Big blooms in multiple shades of pink converge in a blaze of unparalleled color. As the flowers mature, each floret fades to white with hints of green with dark, cerise edges.  A workhorse from start to finish, Fire Island has strong stems and hard flowers that will persist for months in the garden and make great cuts. This is a Hydrangea that will continue to please!

This plant is sold exclusively in the Monrovia® Plant Collection.

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:
    Pink with red edges
  • Size:
    4' tall by 4' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Non known
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What Makes Me Special?

Dark coppery leaves serve as a backdrop for the explosion of color to come. A strong, repeat flowering form, the convergence of color on a single variety is spectacular!

Landscape Use

Gift plants, Foundation plantings, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, container plantings, cutting 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:
    Seaside Serenade®️ Fire Island hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hortfire' PP29058
  • Type:
    Shrub

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