Enhance your garden with the striking beauty of Deep Blue Hydrangeas, an heirloom variety known for its lush foliage and vibrant blue blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and cottage gardens, these flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies while providing a long-lasting and visually stunning display. Their hardy and easy-to-grow nature makes them perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
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Height/Spread: 24 – 36 inches tall, bushy growth habit
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Flower Color: Deep blue blooms
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Light Requirement: Partial shade to full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; acidic soil enhances blue coloration
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Special Traits: Pollinator-friendly, long-lasting blooms, low-maintenance, compact growth
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost; maintain slightly acidic soil for optimal flower color.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 18 – 24 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal conditions.
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Care: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering, prune lightly to maintain shape, and mulch to retain soil moisture.