Blushing Bride Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride')
hy-DRAIN-jah mak-roe-FY-lah 'Blushing Bride'
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Hydrangeaceae Family
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Available May 9
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Price |
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#3 gallon |
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$40.41 |
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Blushing Bride Hydrangea features white mopheads of semi-double florets that gradually mature to a lovely blush of pink. This stunning transformation adds a romantic touch to any garden, making it a perfect choice for floral enthusiasts. |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride' is a captivating bigleaf hydrangea cultivar that enchants with its delicate, blushing hues and refined, lacecap flowerheads. Unlike the bold, mophead blooms of many hydrangeas, 'Blushing Bride' produces lacy, open-faced inflorescences with a mix of showy, sterile florets surrounding a center of smaller, fertile flowers. As the blooms open, they transition from pure white to soft pink or lavender tones, creating a graceful, multi-toned effect. The large, glossy green leaves provide a verdant backdrop that complements the delicate floral display. With its compact, rounded habit, 'Blushing Bride' is well-suited for containers, foundation plantings, or mixed borders, where its elegant blooms can be showcased. This hydrangea thrives in partial shade and requires minimal pruning to maintain its symmetrical, evergreen form. For gardeners seeking a refined, long-blooming hydrangea with a gentle, romantic aesthetic, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blushing Bride' is a must-have addition to the landscape.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
3 - 4 feet
tall. 3 - 4 feet
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Asia, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
June - September
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Flower Color |
White to blush pink
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Most Popular Plants |
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Related Articles |
- Hydrangea Leaves Turning Brown? Here’s Why, and How to Fix it!. All About Gardening, 2/18/23
- Why Are My Hydrangea Flower Blooms Turning Brown?. All About Gardening, 2/18/23
- How to Revive Wilted and Drooping Hydrangeas. All About Gardening, 2/18/23
- 11 Common Hydrangea Pests: How to Prevent and Treat Them. All About Gardening, 2/18/23
- 17 Common Problems With Hydrangeas and How to Avoid Them. All About Gardening, 2/18/23
- How to properly prune hydrangeas. Illinois Extension, 3/10/22
- How to Cut the Hydrangeas in Your Garden for Fresh Floral Arrangements. Martha Stewart Living, 8/20/21
- Mistakes Everyone Makes When Planting Hydrangeas. House Digest, 7/6/21
- How to Successfully Grow Smooth, Panicle, and Bigleaf Hydrangeas at Home. Martha Stewart Living, 7/1/21
- A Month-by-Month Hydrangea Care Guide. Martha Stewart Living, 6/23/21
- Garden guide: Everything you need to know about growing hydrangeas. Chicago Tribune, 6/9/21
- Here’s why your hydrangeas are not blooming — and why they changed color. Chicago Tribune, 6/5/21
- How to grow hydrangeas. BBC Gardener's World Magazine, 3/12/21
- What to Do If Your Hydrangeas Aren't Blooming. Martha Stewart Living, 10/10/20
- How to Stop Your Hydrangea Blooms from Turning Brown, According to a Gardening Expert. Martha Stewart Living, 9/3/20
- What Should You Do About Hydrangea Bushes That Are Getting Too Big?. Martha Stewart Living, 8/27/20
- How to Choose the Right Type of Hydrangea for Your Garden. Martha Stewart Living, 7/23/20
- How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas to Keep Them Blooming All Summer Long. Martha Stewart Living, 7/21/20
- It isn't Summer without Hydrangeas. New York Times, 7/1/20
- Hydrangeas Explained. Midwest Groundcovers, 6/26/20
- Five Mistakes You're Making with Your Hydrangeas. Martha Stewart Living, 8/26/19
- How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas. Martha Stewart Living, 8/19/19
- Why Isn't My Hydrangea Blooming?. Proven Winners, 8/1/15
- How To Get More Blooms From Your Hydrangea.
- How To Prune Hydrangea. Illinois Extensions
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More Info from Experts |
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Commonly Planted with...
Astilbe, Coral Bells, Daylily, Japanese Forest Grass, Sedum, Bee Balm, Coneflower, Ferns
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Photos of This with...
Crystal Palace Gem Geranium,
Jerusalem Cherry
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