Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Candy Rock

Magical Candy Rock Hydrangea

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Compact deciduous shrub featuring vibrant blooms shifting between pink, red, and blue based on soil pH. Ideal for containers or shaded borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Candy Rock Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Candy Rock
Origin Netherlands (Cultivar), Japan/China (Species)
Blooming Summer to Autumn, color shifts with soil acidity
Leaf Color Dark green (turns yellow in autumn)
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, rich peat-based mix with good drainage; amend for color control.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; high humidity beneficial; do not let dry out completely.

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun only; afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorching and dehydration.

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer monthly during spring/summer. Use aluminum sulfate for blue blooms.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering; remove old dead wood in late winter before new 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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% 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)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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