{"product_id":"soft-pink-ruffled-hydrangea-seeds-for-planting-compact-evergreen-shrub","title":"Soft Pink Ruffled Hydrangea Seeds for Planting – Compact Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compact bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is grown for its rounded clusters of soft pink flowers with delicately ruffled petals, set against lush green foliage. Blooming from early summer into early autumn, it suits smaller borders, patio containers, shaded corners and grouped plantings, where its gentle colour pairs beautifully with dark green foliage and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Read Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangea flower colour depends on your soil. Soft pink tones develop in neutral to slightly alkaline soil; in acidic soil the flowers turn lilac or blue. Plants grown from seed can also vary from the parent in flower colour and form. Hydrangeas are a long-term project from seed; seedlings usually take two to three years to reach flowering size. Plants are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink in neutral to alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 ft (60–120 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade; morning sun, afternoon shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 2–3 years from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors in spring, 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Hydrangea seeds are dust-fine, so sprinkle them on the surface of a moist, fine seed-starting mix and press gently without covering, as light helps germination. Cover the tray with a clear lid and keep it at around 65–75°F (18–24°C) in bright, indirect light; seedlings usually appear in 2–4 weeks. Grow them on in pots for their first year, then plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in partial shade, sheltered from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds, in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. For pink flowers, keep the soil neutral to slightly alkaline, for example by adding a little garden lime, and avoid acid (ericaceous) composts. Water regularly so the soil never dries out completely, and mulch to conserve moisture. Feed lightly in spring. Prune lightly just after flowering, as most flowers form on the previous year's stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45535724634295,"sku":"SS-10-DEC131","price":16.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__ultrarealistic-wideangle-image-of-a-fully-mature-c__65785.png?v=1766052176","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/soft-pink-ruffled-hydrangea-seeds-for-planting-compact-evergreen-shrub","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}