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Hydrangea serrata ‘Beni-gaku’
mountain hydrangea
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Image © Tim Wood/Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. |
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| Outstanding Qualities |
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Hydrangea serrata ‘Beni-gaku’ features attractive tricolor, lacecap flowers on a compact, deciduous plant. Flowers emerge white, then darken to pink with deep red edges. The small fertile florets are a dark purple, opening to light blue. As the season progress, all three colors are present at the same time. GPP member Christine Allen notes that it has a “wonderful smoky color in flower and foliage.” In fall the leaves turn dark purple. Complement ‘Beni-gaku’ with blue hostas, purpleleaf snakeroot (Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’), and perennials with dark leaves or hot pink flowers. It works well in a woodland setting or a mixed shrub border. |
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Hydrangea serrata ‘Beni-gaku’ prefers humus-rich garden soil. It grows best in part shade but will do well in full sun with careful attention to summer watering. It has no serious pest or disease problems. |
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A ten-year-old Hydrangea serrata ‘Beni-gaku’ is usually 4 to 5 feet high and wide. It is a compact grower with a rounded habit. |
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USDA zones 6 to 9 |
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