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Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea

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$19.99
  • Rosy pink flowers and glossy green foliage
  • Matures to 4-6' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 11
  • Plant in full sun
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Give the Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea the chance to earn a spot in your garden! The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea features fantastic rosy pink blooms in mid or late summer. A perfect addition to the late season landscape. These large gorgeous flowers are so pretty, you'll want to take them with you. And you can! Consequently, you'll love the Merritt's Supreme's cut flower functionality. What's more, dry them to enjoy them even longer!

Although traditionally noted for their pink blossoms, prepare to fall in love with their stunning violet-blue blossoms as well. Like other Macrophylla hydrangeas, the flower color will change depending on the soil pH. If your hydrangea is producing blue blooms, they are in acidic soil. If your hydrangea is producing pink blooms, your soil is alkaline. Therefore, if you want to alter your bloom color, you can! Add Aluminum Sulfate to make your soil more acidic, and your blooms more blue. Add Lime to make your soil more alkaline, and your blooms more pink. However, no matter which bloom color you go with, the blossom color is decadently rich, and features numerous eye-catching hues in each mophead bloom.

This deciduous shrub produces soft green foliage spring before maturing to a dark green. These leaves are thickly veined with attractively serrated edges. Further ensuring that this shrub stays a garden contender even when not in bloom!

The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea is a compact growing variety with dense foliage, reaching a mature size of 4-5' H x 4-6' W. For this reason, it makes a great choice for a smaller spaces in the landscape.

*The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea is a deciduous/semi-evergreen plant and will go dormant during the winter months. When this plant is ordered during the Fall/Winter expect seasonal foliage decline(discoloration, spots, leaf drop) or the plant to arrive completely dormant.*

Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9

Plant in Partial Sun for best results. We recommend no more than 2 hours of direct sun in the Southern U.S., while no more than 3-4 in Northern locations. Too much direct sun will result in scorching.

Hydrangeas need steady moisture in order to prevent wilting. Water regularly after planting to encourage deep root growth. Once established, watering may still be required a couple times a week if your area has been hot and/or dry.

Well-draining garden soil is essential for preventing root rot.

Fertilize in spring or early summer with a slow-release fertilizer high in phosphorus. This will help ensure that your plant continues to grow and bloom heartily.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea

Space Your Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea 3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant your Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea 6+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Shade to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Deciduous
  • Features
    Fast Growth, Flowering, Shade Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green, Purple, Red
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mixed Garden Bed
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 6-9

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Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea

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Give the Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea the chance to earn a spot in your garden! The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea features fantastic rosy pink blooms in mid or late summer. A perfect addition to the late season landscape. These large gorgeous flowers are so pretty, you'll want to take them with you. And you can! Consequently, you'll love the Merritt's Supreme's cut flower functionality. What's more, dry them to enjoy them even longer!

Although traditionally noted for their pink blossoms, prepare to fall in love with their stunning violet-blue blossoms as well. Like other Macrophylla hydrangeas, the flower color will change depending on the soil pH. If your hydrangea is producing blue blooms, they are in acidic soil. If your hydrangea is producing pink blooms, your soil is alkaline. Therefore, if you want to alter your bloom color, you can! Add Aluminum Sulfate to make your soil more acidic, and your blooms more blue. Add Lime to make your soil more alkaline, and your blooms more pink. However, no matter which bloom color you go with, the blossom color is decadently rich, and features numerous eye-catching hues in each mophead bloom.

This deciduous shrub produces soft green foliage spring before maturing to a dark green. These leaves are thickly veined with attractively serrated edges. Further ensuring that this shrub stays a garden contender even when not in bloom!

The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea is a compact growing variety with dense foliage, reaching a mature size of 4-5' H x 4-6' W. For this reason, it makes a great choice for a smaller spaces in the landscape.

*The Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea is a deciduous/semi-evergreen plant and will go dormant during the winter months. When this plant is ordered during the Fall/Winter expect seasonal foliage decline(discoloration, spots, leaf drop) or the plant to arrive completely dormant.*

Merritt's Supreme Pink Hydrangea Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9

Plant in Partial Sun for best results. We recommend no more than 2 hours of direct sun in the Southern U.S., while no more than 3-4 in Northern locations. Too much direct sun will result in scorching.

Hydrangeas need steady moisture in order to prevent wilting. Water regularly after planting to encourage deep root growth. Once established, watering may still be required a couple times a week if your area has been hot and/or dry.

Well-draining garden soil is essential for preventing root rot.

Fertilize in spring or early summer with a slow-release fertilizer high in phosphorus. This will help ensure that your plant continues to grow and bloom heartily.

Pot size

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  • 2.4 Gallon
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