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For a showy shrub that remains compact, check out this Grin and Tonic Hydrangea. Displaying lime green blooms that fade to white as they age, this Hydrangea macrophylla will keep blooming all summer long. Furthermore, with its condensed form, it grows to no more than 3 feet, which makes it suitable for a variety of uses. Lovely dark green foliage helps the striking blooms to stand out.
Originally from parts of East Asia, the Grin and Tonic Hydrangea develops a naturally rounded habit and can be grown in hardiness zones 5 through to 9. Remaining small, this hydrangea is perfect for growing in the middle of a border, lining a pathway or in a large container.
Grin and Tonic Hydrangea Care
The Grin and Tonic Hydrangea is happiest when given partial shade and protected from the glaring afternoon sun. It prefers moist, yet well-drained soil, so any sites prone to waterlogging should be avoided. To encourage this shrub to bloom all summer, you can apply a general fertilizer in spring or early summer. Hydrangeas do not like the ground to completely dry out, so it is best to aim for a consistently moist soil.
As the flowers fade, you can deadhead them to tidy the plant and spur more flowering. An annual mulch of organic matter will help conserve moisture over the hotter months.
Grin and Tonic Hydrangea Spacing
When fully grown, the Grin and Tonic Hydrangea can reach a size of 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. When planting this hydrangea in a group for maximum impact, you can space the plants around 3 feet apart.
Grin and Tonic™ Reblooming 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
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Green, White
- Flower Description
- Lime Green to White
- Bloom Time
- 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
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Grin and Tonic Hydrangea
- Also Known As
- Grin and Tonic Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomagrito'
- Brand
- Bloomin Easy
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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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