Hydrangea macrophylla 'Eternity'
Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Eternity', Mophead Hydrangea 'Eternity', Hydrangea macrophylla 'Youmetwo', Hydrangea macrophylla 'RIE2', You-Me Series
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Eternity' features spectacular, starry, rich pink, double flowers adorned with a creamy center. When an individual flower first opens, it resembles a lacecap hydrangea with large sterile flowers radiating on the edge. However, unlike the lacecap hydrangea, the inflorescence eventually fills out completely creating a particularly pretty mophead effect with double flowers. The flower heads are either pink (acidic soil) or blue (alkaline soil). Blooming from mid-spring to early fall, the attractive blossoms are borne on sturdy upright stems, guaranteeing a better display. Compact, this elegant hydrangea makes a fantastic specimen plant and looks lovely in containers. It can be grown for use as an indoor floral potted plant and is ideal for small gardens!
- This deciduous shrub has a round, bushy habit, typically growing up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm)
- A part shade lover, it is best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of sun if the soil remains moist.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Watch for aphids, capsid bugs, hydrangea scale, and vine weevil.
- Perfect from foundation plantings to container plantings. Massed in a sheltered location or as an accent plant.
- To change the color of your Hydrangea, add aluminum sulfate to the soil to make the flowers bluer or add lime to the soil to make them pinker. Treatment should occur ahead of time (late fall or early spring)
- Spent flowers should be regularly deadheaded.
- This beautiful deciduous shrub should be pruned after flowering by cutting back the stems to a pair of healthy buds. Prune out weak or winter-damaged stems in early spring.
- Hydrangea macrophylla species is native to Japan. It is reported from seaside habitats as well as mountains in Japan, from Honshu southwards. This species has naturalized in China, New Zealand, and the Americas.
- May cause mild stomach upset if ingested, and contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Hydrangea |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Hydrangea |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |