Hydrangea chinensis

Chinese Hydrangea

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A deciduous shrub valued for large mophead flowers that change color based on soil pH. Features serrated dark green leaves and robust stems native to China.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Chinensis
Origin China
Blooming Summer to early autumn with colorful bracts and petals
Leaf Color Dark green, turning yellow before dormancy
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, acidic soil mix with high organic matter. Peat moss and perlite blend.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Water heavily during bloom; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect light or morning sun only. Afternoon shade prevents scorching.

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Fertilization

Feed monthly with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season. Use acidifier for blue blooms.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to shape. Avoid late summer pruning as it removes next year's buds.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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