Enhance your garden with the lush beauty of Dark Green Hydrangea, a classic favorite admired for its rich foliage and large, showy flower clusters. Known for being easy to grow, this heirloom variety brings elegance to borders, hedges, and decorative containers. Its long-lasting blooms make it a popular choice for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
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Height/Spread: 3 – 6 feet tall, bushy growth
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Flower Color: Seasonal clusters (varies with soil pH) set against dark green foliage
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Light Requirement: Partial sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
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Special Traits: Easy to grow, long-lasting blooms, great for cut or dried flowers
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors in late winter or outdoors in spring after frost has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use rich, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
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Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Transplant seedlings 24 – 36 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during early growth.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under warm, humid conditions.
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Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture, prune lightly after flowering, and protect from harsh frost.
