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Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangea, or Hydrangea mac. Everlasting Amethyst is a medium-sized shrub with tall, long-lasting, summer blooms of fuchsia to violet, depending on the acidity of the soil where they are planted. As the season progresses, the mammoth globes of flowers transform in color to reddish-pink with bright-green accents to fully lime green. The variable colors of the Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangea contrast beautifully with its glossy, toothed, dark green foliage. Reaching heights of 24 to 30 inches with a spread of 24 to 30 inches, this variety of hydrangea makes an excellent cut flower and has an incredibly long vase life.
Native to Japan, the Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangea is a compact, upright variety with a symmetrical, rounded habit. They can be dried and preserved for both the flowers and foliage and used in a lovely winter bouquet. They are low-maintenance to grow and bloom on both old and new wood.
Everlasting® Amethyst Hydrangea Care
The Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangea should be planted in areas with milder climates. It prefers partial sun, and should be watered deeply and regularly, especially until it is well-established. Mature plants need average water. You should feed your hydrangeas every year with organic fertilizer. They prefer moist soil with excellent-drainage. Hydrangeas require minimal pruning, and it is best to wait until after they bloom to trim them for shape or size.
You can control the color of Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangeas by changing the soil pH. For deeper purple and blue shades, soil pH should be below 5.5. For lighter lavenders and pinks, plant in alkaline soil with a pH of 7.0 or above. If you choose to manipulate the color of your hydrangeas, with aluminum sulfate or phosphate, it should be done in the spring before the plant blooms.
Everlasting® Amethyst Hydrangea Spacing
The Everlasting Amethyst Hydrangea is a favorite of florists and growers and can be incorporated into a variety of flower beds and arrangements in need of dimension and color. Hydrangeas are exceptional when planted in shady borders or in containers. This Hydrangea is an excellent choice for smaller, more compact spaces. Hydrangeas need good air flow, and should be planted at least 2 feet apart to give them space to breathe.
Everlasting® Amethyst 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
- Full Shade to Part Sun (0-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Pink, Purple, Green, Multi Colored
- Flower Description
- Fuchsia Pink, Amethyst Purple, Green
- Bloom Time
- Early to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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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
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Everlasting® Amethyst Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- HYDRANGEA M 'EVERLASTING AMETHYST'
- Brand
- Plants That Work
- 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
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#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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