Cityline Paris Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Paris Rapa' Paris Hydrangea is one of the Cityline hybrids developed in Europe to produce a tight, full plant without chemicals, shearing, or pruning of flower buds. It bears large, long lasting, pinkish-red flowers that age to an attractive green.             (Soil pH will affect intensity of color.) Noted for strong stems and dark glossy foliage. Resistant to mildew.     Hybrid Dwarf Hydrangea from Germany BEFORE PLANTING: Keep in mind how big the shrub will be at maturity. Space your shrub away from your home a little over 1/2 the spread length. For instance: if your mature spread is 6' then plant it (at least) 4' from the base of your home. Deer Resistant   PRUNING HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA: Bigleaf hydrangeas set their flower buds at the ends of the upright or lateral branches, during late summer to early fall. Pruning Bigleaf hydrangea in the spring or even late fall, after the buds have been set, will remove the flower buds and any chance of getting flowers th