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Penny Mac Hydrangea macrophylla

 

'Penny Mac', is a mophead-type hydrangea that re-blooms until frost. Penny Mac is covered with masses of bright blue--and sometimes deep purple--flowers until knocked down by frost. These brilliant flowers measure seven inches across. 'Penny Mac' has a vigorous habit and grows rapidly to five feet tall and as wide. The fall foliage adds a variety of color to your garden with a mix of purple, burgundy and dark green. It prefers rich, loamy soil that is moist, but well-drained and does well in full sun or part shade. Penny Mac can be planted in masses at the edge of a woodland garden, or line the path on both sides of a stroll garden. This is also a good accent plant and fits well in a cottage garden. 'Penny Mac' is an ideal choice for gardeners in colder climates since it sets buds on new wood.

 

From the garden of Penny McHenry, founder of the American Hydrangea Society, Hydrangea macrophylla ’Penny Mac’ covers itself with mid-blue mophead flowers (on acid soil) that age to tones of aquamarine. Produces bloom on current season’s growth as well as old wood so is one of the best for reblooming.

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