💚Named after penny mchenry, the founder of the American hydrangea Society in 1994. It was bred as a gift for her and has been produced in her honor Ever since.
🌸Its controlled growth habit and its showy, vibrant flowers characterize this beautiful flowering shrub during the summer. Recommended times to plant this shrub are in late fall or spring.
💙Penny Mac hydrangea are known for their vibrant clusters of blossoms in the summer which range in color based on soil conditions. Acidic soils tend to yield blue flowers while alkaline soils often yield pinkish blooms.
❄️ This shrub is quite cold hardy with leaves that stay adorned on its limbs until the first frosts of winter. This flowering shrub is capable of growing in Hardiness zones 4-9.
📏Mature Height and width for the Penny Mac hydrangea shrub is 4-6 feet. This plant thrives in partial shade and partial sunlight, It does not do well in constant intense sunlight.
Other Special Features of the Product
Yield
Expected Blooming Period
spring,summer
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Moisture Needs
Moderate Watering
Color
| Family Owned Nursery
Unit Count
1 Count
UPC
023632979261
Global Trade Identification Number
00810100618292
Item Type Name
| Color Changing Blooms
Manufacturer
PERFECT PLANTS
Model Number
Penny Mac Hydrangea 3 Gal. Grower's Pot
Manufacturer Part Number
Penny Mac Hydrangea 3 Gal. Grower's Pot
Plant or Animal Product Type
Flower
Special Feature
Yield
Usda Hardiness Zone
4
Title Differentiation
Big mophead clusters shift blue or pink with soil pH, zones 5-9, reblooms spring to fall, part shade
Upc
023632979261
Penny Mac Hydrangea
PINK OR BLUE — IT'S UP TO YOU!
Penny Mac Hydrangea is a leafy shrub with flaunty flower clusters above a rounded frame. This elegant plant can produce flowers in two different colors — bold Pink or calming Blue! Foliage grows symmetrically across the entire shrub, with mop-head flowers growing in large clusters. Bright Pink blooms add a splash of eye-catching color, while the Calming Blue tones add a level of serenity. Both color variations complement other plants in coastal, mountain, or flatland landscapes. Penny Mac Hydrangea is highly durable when planted and requires no general maintenance to bloom year after year!
Why Do Hydrangea Flowers Change Color?
Pink Flowers
Pink Flowers on a Penny Mac Hydrangea is an awesome way to add a pop of color! For growers wanting all pink flower blooms, it is necessary to determine if your soil has a neutral to non-acidic soil. Penny Mac planted in Alkaline Soil will produce pretty Pink flowers!
If your ground soil is highly acidic, pour in soil additives 3 to 4 times a year to ensure acid levels remain non-existent.
The best additives for reducing acidity are:
Ground Limestone
Wood Ash
Both Colors on the Same Shrub!
It is very possible to get a mixture of Pink and Blue flowers on your Penny Mac Hydrangea! The reason for this is due to climate changes in certain area in the U.S. Due to naturally-occurring changes in weather and in ground soil, the Penny Mac can produce both Pink and Blue blooms on the same bush! Often times you will see lavender blooms during transitions between seasons!!
Blue Flowers!
Blue Flowers on a Penny Mac add a peaceful overtone to gardens and landscapes. For growers wanting all blue flower blooms, it is necessary to determine if your soil has a neutral to acidic soil. Penny Mac planted in soil with high acidity will produce booming blue flowers!
If your ground soil has very low acidity, pour in soil additives 3 to 4 times a year to ensure acid levels remain top notch. The best additives for increasing acidity are:
Peat Moss
High-Rate Fertilizers
Dainty Flowers Blooming Pink on a Penny Mac Hydrangea Shrub
Green Is Where I Grow!
Penny Mac Hydrangea grows in Hardiness Zones 4-9
Penny Mac is a durable plant for a variety of landscapes! It can grow across the vast majority of the United States with no maintenance required! A perfect choice for a novice gardener looking for a pop of color or for advanced gardeners looking to alter their landscape with specific colors!
Penny Mac Hydrangea Grows Best...
With Partial Sun / Partial Shade Exposure
When Paired With Organically-Rich Soils
In Multiples; Planted 4-6ft Apart from One Another
Where to Plant Penny Mac Hydrangea
With a natural, symmetrical frame, Penny Mac Hydrangea can be used as a beautiful accent almost anywhere in the landscape. This plant grows at a moderate rate reaching 4-6ft tall and 4-6ft wide at full maturity! Penny Mac will grow to this size when planted with enough room, however, it will modify to smaller spaces growing with a more condensed frame.
We recommend planting Penny Mac Hydrangea....
Against the Side of Homes, Creating a Pop of Color Against a Neutral Canvas
Along Pools to Create a Tropical, Colorful Oasis
In Mulch Beds, Planted Roughly 6-8ft Apart to Create a Strong Hedge-line
In Medium to Smaller-sized Gaps in the Front or Back Yard