How much sun do lacecap hydrangeas need?

A lacecap is a Hydrangea macrophylla like the mophead variety and its growing requirements are the same. Laceheads prefer a part-sun, part-shade location; rich, well-draining soil and adequate irrigation. A site with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal.

How big do lacecap hydrangeas get?

How big do lacecap hydrangeas get? Size, which depends on the variety, can range from 1-1/2 to 2 feet tall and wide to 4 to 7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide.

When should lacecap hydrangeas be pruned?

You should consider pruning in late winter (be sure to start with the oldest stems), and deadheading can also be an effective pruning method with this plant. After the plant has flowered, cut off the longer flowering shoots to a lower bud, which will help your lacecap hydrangeas to continue to flower all summer long.

How big will a Hydrangea macrophylla get?

six to ten feet tall
Hydrangea macrophylla: Also known as bigleaf, mop head, or lacecap hydrangea, this species grows six to ten feet tall and wide and has six-inch leaves. Bloom color is affected by soil pH; acidic soil produces blue blooms and alkaline soil produces pink blooms.

Why does my lacecap hydrangea not flower?

2 minor reasons hydranges don’t bloom: Not enough sunlight and insufficient nutrients. Hydrangeas love morning sun and afternoon shade. Also they will grow in shaier conditions, it does inhibit blooming. make sure your hydrangeas get half a day of sun.

Are lacecap hydrangeas Hardy?

Unlike mophead hydrangeas, lacecaps tend to be hardy and can be deadheaded in autumn if desired.

Does lacecap hydrangea bloom on old wood?

The type most commonly found in the garden is the one that produces buds on “old wood”. This includes the old garden hydrangeas such as Mophead, Big Leaf, and Lacecap types (Hydrangea macrophylla) and the Oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). They all produce blooms on old wood.

Why is my lacecap hydrangea not blooming?