Big Leaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Painted Sky Portfolio
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Painted Sky Portfolio' offers a breathtaking display of vibrant blooms, transforming your garden into an artist's canvas.
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About this plant
Known for its stunning, multi-toned mophead flowers, 'Painted Sky Portfolio' is a true showstopper. Its large, intricately colored blooms shift between shades of pink, purple, and blue depending on soil pH, creating an ever-evolving spectacle throughout the summer. This deciduous shrub provides consistent color and a lush, full form, making it an excellent choice for borders, container plantings, or as a vibrant specimen plant. Its robust growth and prolific flowering ensure a long season of beauty. Ideal for adding a touch of romance and dramatic flair to any garden design. Its generous blooms are also perfect for cutting, bringing their captivating beauty indoors.
Care & maintenance
Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms. For bluer flowers, amend soil with aluminum sulfate; for pinker flowers, use garden lime.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Partial Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Consistent moisture; do not allow to dry out completely. Especially important during hot, dry periods.
- Growth rate
- Medium