Also known as 'Mücke' (German for "midge/gnat") or 'Shower', 'Muecke' is a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) lacecap cultivar that creates a fine, airy shower of blooms. This variety brings delicate texture to the shade garden.
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) |
| Species: | macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Muecke' |
| Synonyms: | 'Mücke', 'Shower' |
'Muecke' is a lacecap hydrangea with particularly numerous, small sterile florets creating a fine, misty effect—like a shower of petals. The color ranges from pink to blue with soil pH. The plant grows 3-5 feet with an open, graceful habit. This German cultivar is prized for its unique floral texture.
Culture: part shade, moist well-drained soil. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Mulch well. Prune after flowering. Soil pH for color. Hardy zones 6-9. 'Muecke' mists the garden with a delicate shower of lacecap beauty.
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