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Lacecap Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap'

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Overview

The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub, flourishing in partial shade. It showcases flat, delicate flower heads with a mix of tiny, fertile flowers surrounded by larger, infertile blooms. Flowering from early summer to fall, it creates a cool, serene palette. These shrubs reach up to 6 feet in height and width and thrive in well-drained, moist soil with a pH that determines bloom color.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — flourishing in partial shadeLacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — delicate flower heads with a mix of tinyLacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — fertile flowers surrounded by largerLacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — Flowering from early summer to fall, it creates a cool, serene paletteLacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — These shrubs reach up to 6 feet in height and width and thrive in well-drainedLacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of larger+40

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hyrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — flourishing in partial shade
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — delicate flower heads with a mix of tiny
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — fertile flowers surrounded by larger
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — Flowering from early summer to fall, it creates a cool, serene palette
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — These shrubs reach up to 6 feet in height and width and thrive in well-drained
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of larger
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — which offer a softer and more subtle allure than the more common mophead hydrangeas
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — moist soil with a pH that determines bloom color
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — making it an excellent choice for border plantings or as a focal specimen
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — ornamental sterile flowers
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — reminiscent of a lace pattern - hence the name Lacecap
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — provided they receive adequate moisture
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — Lacecap hydrangeas prefer partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — Lacecap hydrangeas are hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and require minimal pruning
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — blue and pink flowers in the garden
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — which can feature attractive autumnal colors
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — shrub for half or shade
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — shrub with blue and pink blooms
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub; fertile flowers
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — delicate flower heads with a mix of tiny; shrub with blue and pink blooms
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — flourishing in partial shade; reminiscent of a lace pattern - hence the name Lacecap
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — fertile flowers surrounded by larger; these shrubs reach up to 6 feet in height and width and thrive in
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — These shrubs reach up to 6 feet in height and width and thrive in well-drained; the Lacecap Hydrangea

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