Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy'
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- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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Lemon Daddy Hydrangea is a compact shrub with yellow to chartreuse foliage and grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. In summer large rounded showy clusters of white flowers mature to either light pink or blue depending on the soil pH. (Blue in acidic soil). Flowers bloom on old and new wood so repeat blooming occurs throughout the summer.
Plant in humus-rich well-drained moist soils in partial sun to dappled shade. Works great as a specimen, in a hedge, a foundation planting or as an accent plant.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Hydrangeas in the Garden
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hydrangea
- Species:
- macrophylla
- Family:
- Hydrangeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Multi-stemmed
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Cyme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Dried
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Up to 12-inch across rounded clusters of 4 petaled flowers that mature to pink or blue depending on soil pH. Blooms mid to late summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leathery
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Broadly ovate 4- 5.5 inch yellow to chartreuse leaves with serrated margins
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Brown
- Bark Description:
- Smooth brown bark
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Specimen
