Rounded deciduous shrub. Blooms throughout summer with small, pink mop head flowers.Prune only dead wood.Foliage is darkgreen with minimal fall color. Requires winter protection. For the collector. Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pink Elf(Pia)’ Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FILL-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 1 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, high organic soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Mid – late summer Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ – mini hydrangea vs purple foliage Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C13 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
