Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Kilimanjaro

Magical Kilimanjaro Hydrangea

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Ornamental deciduous shrub with large mophead blooms changing from white to pink based on soil pH. Requires consistent moisture and partial shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Kilimanjaro Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Kilimanjaro
Origin Japan / Cultivated
Blooming Summer blooms, color shifts white to pink as soil pH increases.
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
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. pH 5.0-6.0 for white/blue flowers.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, never allow to dry out completely during bloom.

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun and afternoon shade to prevent scorching blooms.

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season; use additives to adjust flower color.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to remove spent blooms; avoid cutting old wood as buds 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 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 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)
2500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
400 – 1200
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
350 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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