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Hydrangea Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit

Hydrangea macrophylla

From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Hydrangea care, from seed onward.

Needs consistent moisture (Hydra = water). Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade.

The Seeds In A Cup® Chemistry Lesson: Add alum to your kit to turn flowers blue, or lime to turn them pink!

By softwood cuttings (very easy) or seed.

Blooms in early summer; blossoms persist and dry on the stem for winter interest.

Coastal areas and mountain forests.

Moderate salt tolerance; zero drought tolerance.

Aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew.

All parts are toxic if ingested (contains cyanide).

A deciduous shrub famous for its large flower heads (mopheads or lacecaps) that change color based on soil pH.

‘Endless Summer’, ‘Nikko Blue’.

Premier ornamental for shade gardens. excellent dried flowers

Native to Japan.

Secure garden staple.

From the Greek ‘hydor’ (water) and ‘angeion’ (vessel), referring to its cup-shaped seed capsules.

First brought to Europe from Japan in 1736; became an iconic flower of the French and English coastlines.

TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING

There is no confirmed kit match for hydrangea in the current catalog. Explore the collection or ask us about this plant.

THE GROWING CONVERSATION

Have a question about hydrangea? Ask Buddy below or contact our team.