Lacecap Hydrangea 'Blue Cassell' 3 Gallon

Hydrangea macrophylla

Enormous, repeat blooming, lacecap flowers in periwinkle blue (acidic soil pH), to pink (basic soil pH), cover the entire plant starting in late summer through fall. A superb specimen for shady gardeners or woodland borders. Discovered by Curt Cassell, one of Northeast Ohio's finest nurserymen. Moisture and salt tolerant. Plant with Boxwood, Astilbe, dark leaf Weigela, or Coral bells for a stunning affect. Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water once a week the first year. Prune down to uppermost growth in spring. Remove dead, winter damaged stems and silver, older wood at this time. Deadhead in summer through fall. Feed early spring and mid-summer with a slow release fertilizer. For blue flowers use Aluminum Sulfate or Garden Sulfur; for pink apply Garden Lime. Use Triple Phosphate to help force blooms. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2" to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Benefits from winter protection.

• Part Shade
• 3-4' h x 3-4' w
• Attracts Pollinators
• Beautiful Flower