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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Spotlight
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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Spotlight

Magical Spotlight Hydrangea

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Variegated hydrangea with green leaves edged in pink/white. Flowers shift color from blue to red based on soil acidity during summer bloom.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Spotlight Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Spotlight
Origin Cultivar (Europe)
Blooming Summer to early autumn, color changes with soil pH
Leaf Color Green variegated with pink/white margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-draining acidic soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun, afternoon shade. Avoid harsh midday heat.

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer in spring. Aluminum sulfate to encourage blue flowers.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape shrub.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite Whitefly

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
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 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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Common Problems

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