Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Bolero

Magical Bolero Hydrangea

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Stunning mophead hydrangea with bi-color blooms shifting from pink to blue based on soil pH. Compact growth and dark green foliage. Ideal for pots or garden borders in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Bolero Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Bolero
Origin Cultivar (Japan/Europe)
Blooming Summer to late Autumn (June-October)
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with peat. pH 5.0-6.0 for blue flowers, higher for pink.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High demand in summer.

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun only; protect from harsh afternoon heat to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season (April-Sept). Use aluminum sulfate for blue coloration.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to remove spent heads. Avoid heavy pruning as it blooms on old wood.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Slug Snail 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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