Hydrangea macrophylla Starfield™
Pink orbs of star-shaped flowers
Meet the prodigy of reblooming Bigleaf Hydrangeas Never before has a plant captured the allure and wonder of the illuminated cosmos on a perfectly clear night like Starfield™ hydrangea. It produces so many flowers throughout the season, it looks like a galaxy of blooms. Each bubblegum pink floret offers a bright yellow center. And because it’s so easy to maintain, you’ll get more time to explore its beauty from the comfort of your patio.
This plant is sold exclusively through the Bloomin'Easy® brand.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Starfield™ hydrangea
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Botanical Name:Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hortmafarfa' PP32164
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Type:Shrub
Cultural Details
TYPE
Shrub
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Part sun-prefers afternoon shade
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Average garden soil
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Moist, well-drained
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5-9
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Summer on old and new wood
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Pale pink or blue
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2-3' tall by 2-3' wide
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
Butterfly shaped Japanese style flowers in pink or blue (depending on the pH of the soil) bloom continuously from spring to fall
Landscape Use
Container plantings, garden paths, gift plants, front of the border, urban gardens
Pruning
If you live in the North: Cut off any dead wood in late May, after the leaves have started to unfurl. If you live in the South: Should you see any dead wood, prune it back to live wood in early spring, after the leaves have started to unfurl.
Propagation
Cuttings
