Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Sunshine

Magical Sunshine Hydrangea

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A variegated mophead hydrangea with green centers and yellow margins, producing pink or blue blooms based on soil pH. Ideal for containers in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Sunshine Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Sunshine
Origin Netherlands (Cultivar)
Blooming Summer to early autumn, color depends on soil pH (acidic=blue, alkaline=pink)
Leaf Color Green with yellow margins (variegated) and blue/pink flowers
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich peat-based potting mix with good drainage; acidic pH for blue blooms

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun to protect variegated leaves from scorching, afternoon shade preferred

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape; avoid late pruning as buds form on old wood

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner 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
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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