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Hydrangea 'Bluebird Lacecap': Sea-Blue Sterile Florets Around Rich Blue Fertile Flowers

Hydrangea 'Bluebird Lacecap'

Spectacular lace-cap bloom has a ring of sea-blue sterile florets surrounding a large cluster of rich blue fertile flowers. Flowers attain best blue tint in acid soils. Great in containers. Deciduous. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja.

Growing Conditions

Partial Sun
High Water Needs
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 4–7 feet

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