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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’

Hydrangea Early Blue/Early Pink
Good for cut flowers badge Hardiness H5

Rounded soft pink flower heads appear early in the season on Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’. This compact mophead hydrangea is well suited to containers and sheltered borders, with neutral to alkaline soil helping maintain its warm rosy flower colour.

SKU: HYDR-300-Y

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Size
Max Height
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Max Spread
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North East South West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−15 to −10 °C) Cold-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Containers
  • Cut Flowers
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Good for Cut Flowers

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’ Description

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’ forms a compact rounded shrub with broad green leaves and dense mophead flowers opening from early summer. Blooms are clear to soft pink in neutral or alkaline soil but may shift towards mauve or purple in acidic conditions. Plants generally reach around 80cm to 1.2 metres high and wide. Grow in partial shade or gentle morning sun in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but drains freely. Its early buds may be vulnerable to late spring frost, so a sheltered Irish position is advisable. It suits large patio containers as well as border planting. Prune lightly in spring by removing old flower heads and dead wood without cutting back healthy older stems.

Planting Guide for Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’

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Care guide for Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’

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Uses for Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Pink’ & Garden Styles it suits

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