Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Amethyst', Mophead Hydrangea 'Amethyst', Hortensia 'Amethyst', Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Amethyst', Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomathyst', Everlasting Series
Noted for its long-lasting flowers, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’ is a compact mophead hydrangea with large and bold, rounded flower heads packed with soft pink or pale violet-blue florets, depending on the soil pH. Blooming from early to late summer, the remarkable blossoms age to reddish pink with lime green markings and last for weeks in their final color, lime green. The foliage is medium to light green with large, glossy, serrated leaves. ‘Amethyst’ is perfect to create a low hedge and lovely in containers.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Genus | Hydrangea |
Common names | Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Genus | Hydrangea |
Common names | Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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