PL#586
'Miss Saori'
Hydrangea
Miss Saori Hydrangea is a stunning cultivar of the mop head hydrangea. With a delicate mix of pastel pink and blue hues, its blooms create a soft, romantic aesthetic. This variety is prized for its exceptional beauty and resilience, thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Miss Saori Hydrangea’s flowers often shift color based on the soil’s pH level, adding an enchanting dynamic to gardens. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for smaller spaces, where it can provide elegant color throughout the summer and early autumn months. With its showy blooms and purple tinged leaves, it won 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Plant of the Year. Miss Saori Hydrangea was created by hydrangea breeder Mr. Irie of Kyoto, Japan. PP26657. Consider pairing this with Miss Piggy Japanese Maple Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘H2002’ USDA Zone: 6b – 10 Average Height: 3′ – 4′ Average Width: 3′ – 4′ Sun Exposure: Morning sun or part sun Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!
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- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Miss Saori
- Trade name
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- Mature height
- 3–4 ft
- Mature width
- 3–4 ft
- Description
- Miss Saori Hydrangea is a stunning cultivar of the mop head hydrangea. With a delicate mix of pastel pink and blue hues, its blooms create a soft, romantic aesthetic. This variety is prized for its exceptional beauty and resilience, thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Miss Saori Hydrangea’s flowers often shift color based on the soil’s pH level, adding an enchanting dynamic to gardens. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for smaller spaces, where it can provide elegant color throughout the summer and early autumn months. With its showy blooms and purple tinged leaves, it won 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Plant of the Year. Miss Saori Hydrangea was created by hydrangea breeder Mr. Irie of Kyoto, Japan. PP26657. Consider pairing this with Miss Piggy Japanese Maple Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘H2002’ USDA Zone: 6b – 10 Average Height: 3′ – 4′ Average Width: 3′ – 4′ Sun Exposure: Morning sun or part sun Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!
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