Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Colonel Durham’ is a classic mophead hydrangea known for its beautiful, soft pink flower heads and rounded, bushy habit. It’s a reliable bloomer through summer, adding gentle color and a traditional feel to borders, cottage gardens, and foundation plantings. The flowers are particularly striking and free-flowering, making it a popular choice for cut flowers.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Colonel Durham’, a cultivar known for its classic pink mophead blooms, thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture, especially in dry periods. It prefers a sheltered spot with full sun or part shade, though full sun should be avoided in very hot climates. Proper pruning, fertilization, and mulch application further enhance its growth and flowering.
Planting:
Location: Choose a location with partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Soil: Ensure well-drained, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost.
Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball, set the plant, backfill with soil, water thoroughly.
Spacing: Space multiple hydrangeas 1-3 meters apart.
