Mophead Hydrangea 'Preziosa'

Hydrangeaserrata

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
serrata (sair-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea serrata
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mentone, Alabama

San Jose, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Petersburg, Indiana

Horton, Michigan

Glouster, Ohio

Newport, Rhode Island

Greenville, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Tomball, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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R
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2012 | positive

Unique and interesting hydrangea. Has darker foliage, deep red stems and flowers that change colors throughout the summer. Grows fine for...Read More

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Newport, RI | November 2011 | neutral

One of my favorites changes from green to white, pink spots, pink,red and lastly burgandy.the onley downside is weak stems,give this one ...Read More

S
Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

This is an excellent Hydrangea that has multi-seasonal interest. Beautiful mophead-like flowers during the Summer. In the Fall, the flowe...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

The mophead flowers on this variety are smaller, more compact than most. Very elegant.

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