Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'
Variegated Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ′Mariesii Variegata′ - Habit

Family:

Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family) 35

Genus:

Hydrangea (Hydrangea) 26

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 6 39

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 836

Flower Notes:

Blue;purple;pink (Blue flowers - acidic soil; purple flowers - slightly acidic soil; pink flowers - alkaline soil; summer)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Variegated summer foliage); Yellow (Fall; pale yellow, generally not overwhelming)

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Capsule; not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

3-5 feet

Ultimate Spread:

3-5 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Needs moist organic soil; highly acidic soil (pH 5.0-5.5) = blue flowers, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.0) = purple flowers, alkaline soil (pH 6.0-6.5) = pink flowers

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves (4-8" long by 3-6" wide) are simple, serrated, and opposite in arrangement with creamy white margins. Large leaf scars. Stems emerge from ground with few branches. Flower panicles persist.

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 289

Additional Information

This cultivar has beautiful variegated foliage and lacecap flowers. An acidic soil will produce a very blue colored flower, and alkaline pink. High quality foliage. Lower flower production in cold climates, and performs poorly on hot dry sites. A few pest problems, including scale, mites, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.