Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia': Dwarf Mophead Hydrangea with Deep Rose Blooms

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia' (synonym 'Pink Elf') is a dwarf Hortensia (mophead) with globe-shaped flower heads composed of deep rose, 4-inch-wide flowers.

Care

Grow in moist, well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Provide shelter from drying winds. 'Pia' flowers on previous season's wood; cut back to first pair of buds beneath old flower in spring.

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in spring; take softwood cuttings in early summer, hardwood cuttings in winter.

Problems

Gray mold, slugs, powdery mildew, rust, ringspot virus, leaf spots.

Overview

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate Grower
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium Moisture
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Purple, Red
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Container, Dried Flower
• Style: Cottage Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest
• Tolerance: Frost Tolerant
• Type: Shrubs