- USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
- Height 5 Feet Tall
- Spread 5 Feet Wide
- Full Shade to Partial Shade
Dear Dolores, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wyatt LeFever', is a compact, deciduous shrub with large blue or pink blooms spring to fall. Ideal as an accent, hedge, and in mass plantings.
Dear Dolores Hydrangea Care
Dear Dolores, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wyatt LeFever', is a compact, deciduous shrub with large blue or pink blooms spring to fall. Ideal as an accent, hedge, and in mass plantings.
Dear Dolores Hydrangea Spacing
Space 6’ to 7’ apart in the shrub border. For an informal hedge, plant 5’ to 6’ feet apart, as measured from the center of each plant.
Dear Dolores Hydrangea Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink/Blue |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Bright Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height: 5 Feet |
| Spread: 5 Feet |
| Habit: Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Rebloomer |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wyatt LeFever' |
| Common Name: Dear Dolores™ Hydrangea |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- DRDLHYD
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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