Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Miss Saori’

Named as Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2014, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Miss Saori’ is a magnificent dwarf hydrangea with tiered flower heads densely packed with double-petalled, white, sterile flowers adorned with deep rose margins. Unlike other bigleaf hydrangeas, the flowers will retain their pink color regardless of soil pH. Blooming from early summer to early fall, the eye-catching blossoms form a lovely contrast with the dark foliage that turns burgundy to reuby-red in spring and fall. Compact and well-rounded, ‘Miss Saori’ is perfect for sunny or partially shaded borders or containers, but also excellent as a cut flower.

• Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2014
• This deciduous shrub has a round, bushy habit, typically growing up to 36-40 in. tall and wide (90-100 cm).
• A full sun to 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 bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil.
• Perfect from foundation plantings to container plantings. Massed in a sheltered location or as an accent plant.
• 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, contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.