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Hydrangea macrophylla Lemon Wave
Lemon Wave Hydrangea
A dramatic plant, providing a psychedelic blend of colours which are both bold and outstanding. The green, variegated foliage is irregularly spotted with patches of white, creamy-yellow, and lemon-yellow. Light blue or pink blooms add to its attraction.
- » This Hydrangea is bought for its leaf
- » Pink or light pink flat-topped flowers with a bluish cast rarely show
- » Florets are fertile in the centre and sterile on the edges
- » Variegated leaves feature green with yellow or white margins
- » Upright, mounded habit
- » Bloom Time: Spring through summer
- Category:Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:125-150 cm
- Spread:125-150 cm
- Bloom Color: Pink (pale), Mauve-lilac
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave'
Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.
Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave'
All hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Adjusting the pH balance of the soil (the addition of aluminium sulphate) can change the flower colour from light pink to pink in this cultivar. Most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil.