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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Width: 1 to 3 feet
Flower color: Deep pink to red; colors may shift with soil pH adjustments
Foliage color: Medium green, mildew resistant
Bloom time: Late spring to frost
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average moisture needs
Maintenance: Low; prune only to remove dead or damaged wood, as it blooms on old wood
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Bees

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cityline Paris'

Cityline Paris Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cityline Paris' is a compact mophead hydrangea renowned for its bold, vibrant flowers that transition through an array of colors. The blooms open in rich shades of deep pink or red, intensifying as the season progresses, and may take on hints of green as they age. Flowering from early summer into late summer, this hydrangea provides months of color and charm in the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average moisture needs

Bloom time

Late spring to frost

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Leucothoe · Solomon’s seal · Bergenia · Japanese plum yew · Hosta · Snowdrops

Design tip

The naturally compact, dense habit makes ‘Cityline Paris’ especially useful for creating structure at a smaller scale. Its tidy form provides definition without regular shaping, while intensely colored flowers supply the drama usually associated with much larger shrubs.

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