Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Amore

Hydrangea 'Magical Amore'

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Compact mophead hydrangea cultivar featuring large, double-flowered blooms that shift from pink to blue via soil pH. Glossy dark green foliage. Prefers cool climates and rich, consistently moist acidic soil conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hydrangea 'Magical Amore'
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Amore
Origin Japan / China (Species), Netherlands (Cultivar)
Blooming Summer to Autumn, large round flower heads on old wood
Leaf Color Dark green (yellowing in autumn)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining peat mix with perlite; acidic pH (5.5-6.5) required for blue blooms

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity essential, mist regularly in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or morning sun only; avoid harsh afternoon heat to prevent scorching leaves

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Apr-Sept), use bloom booster before flowering

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to shape; avoid cutting old wood as blooms form on previous year's growth

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Slug 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 5 months
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Apr
May
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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