Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Madame Emile Mouillere’

Bred in France over 100 years ago, award-winning Hydrangea ‘Madame Emile Mouillere’ (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a heavy-flowering shrub which bears rounded clusters of white sterile florets and serrated sepals turning to pink in the sun. Blooming for months from summer to fall in hardiness zones 5-9, it provides additional interest in the fall when its dark green foliage, with serrate leaves, slowly turns orange or red.

• This deciduous shrub has a round, bushy habit, typically growing up to 6 feet tall (180 cm) and 6-8 feet wide (180 – 240 cm) and was granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities in 1993.
• A part shade lover, it is best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Full sun is tolerated if constant moisture is provided.
• Perfect from foundation plantings to container plantings. Massed in a sheltered location or as an accent plant. Effective as a hedge and makes great cut flowers too!
• Excellent resistance to insects and diseases.
• Remove spent flowers to promote new blooms.
• This beautiful shrub should only be pruned to shape in summer to avoid cutting next year’s flower buds
• 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, contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.