Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink Beauty'
Pink Beauty Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pink Beauty’ is a deciduous shrub grown for its large mophead flower heads in clear pink tones and reliable summer bloom display. This bigleaf hydrangea blooms on old wood, producing rounded flower clusters that may develop lavender tones in slightly acidic soils. The dark green foliage and full flower heads create a bold, traditional hydrangea appearance in shaded garden settings.
Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft · Height: 4–6 ft
USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Form: Rounded, upright
Light: Part shade to morning sun
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Water: Medium; prefers consistently moist soil
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects
Features & Landscape Uses:
A strong choice for foundation plantings, borders, woodland gardens, and mixed shrub beds where soft pink summer color is desired. Flower color remains brightest pink in soils with a more neutral to alkaline pH.
Care:
Plant in part shade with fertile, organic-rich soil that remains evenly moist. Prune only after flowering since buds form on old wood. Mulch roots to help conserve moisture and protect flower buds during winter.
- Plant type
- Flowering Deciduous Shrub
- Height
- 4-6'
- Width
- 4-6'
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
- Sunlight
- Morningt Sun, Partial Shade
- Bloom time
- Early Fall, Late Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Pink
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Soil
- Moist well-drained, Rich
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Rounded, Upright
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No