Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden' typically starts flowering in June.
hydrangea
Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden'
Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden' is an eye catching deciduous shrub prized for its attractive blooms. It produces stunning large white/pink flowers, with the flowers fading to a light pink as they age. The blooms are long lasting and appear on the plant in the spring and usually last until the autumn. The leaves are dark green and when planted in full sun, the leaves can have a slight reddish hue, bringing the foliage of the shrub to life. This plant is a great choice for mixed borders and flower beds, and easy to care for with pruning needed only every other year.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Division,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Water Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden' deeply once per week, providing at least 1 inch of water per week. Prior to and during times of active growth, water more frequently, adding up to 3 inches of water per week. Water at the base of the plant, ensuring the leaves remain dry. Avoid overhead sprinkling, as this can cause the blooms to turn brown. In periods of drought, water more frequently to ensure plants get adequate moisture.
sunlight
Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden' prefers partial to full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day. In areas with intense heat and direct exposure to mid-day sun, try to provide some filtered shade or morning sun. Too much intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn, so when in doubt, be sure to provide protection or additional shade during these times.
pruning
Pruning Hydrangea 'Pretty Maiden' should be done every spring for best results. Start by removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches from the plant. Then prune the main stems back to about a foot tall. Once you have the main stems pruned, you can remove any of the smaller side branches that protrude at odd angles or ones that are too close to other stems. If there are any lower branches that are shading the base of the plant, you can also cut these off. Finally, thin out any overly dense areas and shape your plant by leaving the branches that you want to remain.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering
