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Available
June, 2012
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Botanical Name |
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Dooley’ |
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Common Name |
Bigleaf Hydrangea |
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Type |
Shrub |
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Exposure |
Part Shade |
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Size for Description |
3 to 4 Ft by 3 to 4 Ft |
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Bloom Time |
Summer to Fall |
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Flower Color |
Blue or pink |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
Fast |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
yes |
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Deer Resistant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
blue in high acid soil; pink in slightly
acidic to alkaline - blooms on old and new wood |
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Care |
Prune after flowering by cutting back
flowering stems to a pair of healthy buds. Prune out weak or
winter-damaged stems in early spring. |
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Zone |
6 |
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