Hydrangea Double Dutch《绣球花》

🌸 Why You’ll Love Hydrangea ‘Double Dutch’:

• Unique double-petal flowers with a soft, romantic look

• Color-shifting blooms based on soil pH

• Compact habit perfect for pots or smaller spaces

🌸 Hydrangea ‘Double Dutch’ – Care Guide

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Double Dutch’ is a luxurious, reblooming mophead hydrangea known for its fully double flowers that appear like floral rosettes. It blooms in rich pinks, lavenders, or blues, depending on soil pH, and is celebrated for both elegance and reliability—a stunning centerpiece in containers or garden beds.

☀️ Light

• Prefers partial shade—morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal

• In cooler climates, can tolerate more sun

• Avoid harsh midday sun, which may fade flowers or stress the plant

💧 Watering

• Requires even moisture—keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Water deeply 2–3 times per week, more often during hot spells

• Mulch to help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature

🌱 Soil

• Best in rich, well-draining soil enriched with compost

• Adjust soil pH for desired flower color

  • Add aluminum sulfate for blue tones

  • Add garden lime for pink tones

• Avoid heavy clay or poor-draining soils

🌡️ Temperature & Hardiness

• Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

• Protect from late frosts, especially in spring—blooms form on both old and new wood

• Mulch around base in winter to insulate roots in cooler zones

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed in spring with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer (e.g., 10-30-10)

• Repeat in mid-summer for strong reblooming

• Avoid over-fertilizing—this may result in lush leaves but fewer blooms

✂️ Pruning

• Blooms on both old and new wood, so prune lightly

• After first flush of blooms, deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming

• Major pruning should be done in late fall or early spring, if needed for shaping

✅ Styling Tips

• Gorgeous as a focal point in pots or raised beds

• Use in mixed borders with ferns, hostas, or ornamental grasses

• Excellent as a cut flower—holds shape and color well

⚠️ Toxicity

• Mildly toxic if ingested (leaves and flowers)

• Keep away from curious pets and children

Add a touch of luxury to your garden or patio with Hydrangea ‘Double Dutch’—a richly textured, floriferous variety that turns heads all season long.