Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Rhapsody

Magical Rhapsody Hydrangea

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Vibrant deciduous shrub with bicolor blooms shifting from blue to pink based on soil pH, featuring large dark green foliage and robust stems.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Rhapsody Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Rhapsody
Origin Japan
Blooming Large mophead flowers, color varies with soil acidity; blooms summer to autumn.
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

Acidic peat-based mix with perlite for drainage; maintain pH between 5.2 and 6.0

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; high humidity essential during growth

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun only, protect from harsh afternoon heat to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season; use aluminum sulfate for blue hues

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape plant before dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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° – 86°
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)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
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
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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