Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Ornament

Magical Ornament Hydrangea

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Compact mophead hydrangea with blooms shifting from pink to blue via soil pH. Large glossy leaves and a bushy habit ideal for gardens or large containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Ornament Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Ornament
Origin Japan / China
Blooming Summer to Autumn (June-September)
Leaf Color Deep green, glossy
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist but well-draining peat-based potting mix with acidifying properties.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun and afternoon shade; intense sun scorches leaves and fades blooms.

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Fertilization

Balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Use aluminum sulfate for blue blooms if desired.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering (late summer) as flowers form on old wood. Remove spent blooms and dead stems.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect 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 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
8 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
800 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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