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Cityline™ Rio
Hydrangea macrophylla

  • Exposure
    • Part Sun to Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 24 - 36 Inches

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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Cityline™ Rio - Hydrangea macrophylla
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Cityline™ Rio Hydrangea macrophylla
Part Sun to Sun 24 - 36

A small to medium, early blooming selection with large flowers that range from strong blue to purple depending on the soil; add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color. The blooms are large and long lasting. This plant has excellent mildew resistance, and makes a great container plant.

Features

Small to medium sized early blooming hydrangea with large, long lasting flowers. Mildew resistant. Compact.

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Garden Height: 
24 - 36 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
48 Inches
Spread: 
24 - 36 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Purple
Flower Shade: 
Purple
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Foliage Shade: 
Green
Habit: 
Mounded
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Part Sun to Sun
Blooms On: 
Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Uses: 
Cut Flower
Uses: 
Dried Flower
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

A dramatic centerpiece for mixed container designs. Also great for mixed borders and perennial gardens.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Patent Information: 
Cityline™ Rio Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ragra'
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