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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Ballade
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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Ballade

Magical Ballade Hydrangea

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Compact deciduous shrub featuring large, double-flowered heads that transition from pale green to pink or blue based on soil acidity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Ballade Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Ballade
Origin France / China
Blooming Summer to early autumn, flowers on old wood
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity required indoors

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon heat

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks in growing season; use acidifier for blue blooms

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers immediately; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 4000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 18
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
800 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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