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Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea, or Hydrangea mac. Elizabeth Ashley is a dense, reblooming variety of hydrangea with mammoth, long-lasting globes of floriferous flowers that bloom from May through September. Reaching to heights of 3 to 4 feet with a spread of 3 to 4 feet, the flowers of this exciting hydrangea are bright shades of pink or blue, depending on the pH of the soil where they are planted. To offset these colorful blooms, the Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea has a bed of deep-green foliage. As the flowers of Elizabeth Ashley mature, the flowers take on hints of green.
This stunning hydrangea is sure to be a favorite in your container or garden. Created to honor the memory of the grower’s child, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver, the Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea honors the same vibrancy and zest for life as its namesake. It is a rounded variety with a clean, symmetrical habit. They are season-long bloomers, with new flowers maturing and blooming each month. Hydrangeas make excellent cut flowers and are a favorite of growers and florists, as they have a long vase life.
Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea Care
The low-maintenance Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea thrives in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly until established, about an inch of water per week. You should feed your hydrangeas yearly with a time-release fertilizer.
This variety grows on both old and new wood and requires minimal pruning. If you would like to prune your hydrangeas for size or shape, it is best to do it after they bloom in late summer.
Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea Spacing
The Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea can be incorporated into arrangements and bouquets to provide splashes of color, layers, and dimension. They are a focal point planted in shady, compact spaces, or in pots and containers. Hydrangeas need adequate air flow and should be spaced 3 feet apart center to center.
Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Pink, Multi Colored
- Flower Description
- Soft Pink, Light Blue
- Bloom Time
- Early to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- HYDRANGEA M 'ELIZABETH ASHLEY'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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