Hydrangea macrophylla Magical® Bluebells
Bluer than the bluest of blues, the rich, saturated color of this Hydrangea is unparalleled. Flowers show their first hint of color in May/June and continue through the summer with new blooms that open to refresh the old ones. Its commanding presence makes it ideal for the patio or in a bed along a garden path where it won’t be missed. Magical® Bluebells also makes an excellent gift plant, offering months of performance for someone special. Let’s just come out with it…this is one Hydrangea that’s nearly impossible to be without! Note: This variety must be treated with aluminum sulphate to attain the intense blue color.
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Magical®️ Bluebells hydrangea -
Botanical Name
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hortmabluebel’ PP30237 -
Type
Shrub -
Bloom Time
Summer on old and new wood -
Bloom Color
Deep pink or blue
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
Summer on old and new wood -
Size
4' tall by 4' wide -
Hardiness Zone
5-9 -
Light
Part sun-prefers afternoon shade -
Soil
Average garden soil -
Moisture
Moist, but well-drained -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Garden paths, gift plants, borders, urban gardens, container plantings -
Propagation
Cuttings -
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.