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Franz-Xaver Rampp
Germany

CITYLINE® Cityline Mars

Hydrangea - Bigleaf

Hydrangea macrophylla

'Ramars'

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Cityline Mars hydrangea blooming in the landscape showing its unique two toned blooms which are blue and white "} Closeup of the blue version of bicolor Cityline Mars hydrangea with each floret edged in crisp white Closeup of the pink version of bicolor Cityline Mars hydrangea with each floret edged in crisp white YouTube video describing the plant shown on this page
  • Unique flowers
  • Disease resistant
  • Compact habit
Description

Tired of floppy, weak stemmed hydrangeas? So were we - that's why we introduced the Cityline® series. Developed in Germany where growth regulators are prohibited, this series of strong, compact hydrangeas also boast pure, rich colors. Cityline® Mars hydrangea is truly out of this world, with gorgeous bi-color blooms that take on pink or deep violet tones, depending on soil pH. Very handsome, high quality foliage.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 3'
Width
1 - 3'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist but well drained soils are best. Bigleaf hydrangeas may wilt in dry soils but also cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will influence flower color.

Pruning

Avoid pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.

Uses

Bigleaf hydrangeas are classic choices for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and seaside plantings. They also make a showy addition to foundation plantings and can be used for low hedges or edging.

Growing Tips

Bigleaf hydrangeas benefit from a good layer of shredded bark mulch and afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs (like a rose fertilizer) if leaves start to yellow.

  • Benchcard: Cityline® Mars Hydrangea Benchcard
  • Tag: Cityline® Mars Hydrangea Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Cityline® Mars Hydrangea Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Cityline® Mars Hydrangea Grower Sheet

    • Features: Cut flower, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant, Compact, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bigleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Blue flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Cut flower, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant, Compact, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bigleaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Blue flowers, Pink flowers, Green foliage