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Edgy hearts hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Horheart' )

French HydrangeaBig Leaf Hydrangea
  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

The Edgy series is a new line of picotee hydrangeas. This is the most extensive line of Hydrangea with artistic bicolored flowers. Each selection is strong growing and holds its large bloom in elegant fashion. EDGY HEARTS has large, intense blooms with dark pinkish-red flowers accentuated with a thin, pure white line on the margin. This small to medium sized plant has strong stems and glossy foliage, and the flowers are good for cutting. Flower color can be pushed to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil.

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

http://www.provenwinners.com/plants/hydrangea/edgy-hearts-hydrangea-macrophylla

Buy

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Plant

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Sow Seeds

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Fertilize

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Water

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Prune

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January
Do not prune.

Mulch

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Protect

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January
Protect overwinter in harsh climates to insure summer blooms.

Pest/Disease Inspection

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Treat for Pest/Disease

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Transplant

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Propagate

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Harvest

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Special requirements

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