Green flowers turn to white and measure 3.5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide, and bloom all summer. The contrasting near-black stems provide a striking combination. Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Zebra’ Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FILL-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, high organic soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Carex morrowii ‘Evergold’ – striking black-white vs gold 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
