Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea Hydrangea x
- Part Shade
- Spring
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42 - 48 Inches54 - 54 Inches54 - 54 Inches1.1m - 1.2m1.4m1.4m
Features
Fairytrail Fresco Cascade Hydrangea® is an early-blooming variety with unique, trailing stems and colorful mophead flowers (blue or pink depending on soil). Its compact, cloud-like appearance makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and front-of-border planting.
Top reasons to grow Fairytrail Fresco cascade hydrangea?
- Blooms early in the season
- Flowing habit
- Abundant flowers
Fall InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:42 - 48 Inches 1.1m - 1.2mSpacing:54 Inches 1.4mSpread:54 Inches 1.4mFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:GreenFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Blue or pink, depending on soil chemistryFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Loose, carefree habit lends itself beautifully to mass plantings and use in pollinator-friendly gardens.
Maintenance Notes:We recommend a minimum of four hours of sun and a maximum of six to keep it from burning and to achieve the strongest stems and the most abundant flowers. In cool climates, position it in a spot that gets morning shade. This helps the plant warm up slowly in spring, which protects its eventual flowers from damage. In hot climates, afternoon shade is beneficial, but some sun is still recommended for the best results.
Cascade hydrangeas form flowers on old wood, so it's best to avoid pruning them, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.
A 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) layer of shredded bark mulch helps shallow-rooted hydrangeas to conserve moisture and keep roots growing vigorously, which ensures the best performance. Fertilize in early spring, after the ground has thawed but before new growth begins, to ensure the best results.
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