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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Dark pink with a white eye
Foliage color: Dark green with burgundy hues in spring, turning red in fall
Bloom time: Late spring to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low, drought-tolerant, requires little care
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTHAMP'

Seaside Serenade Hamptons Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTHAMP', also known as Seaside Serenade® Hamptons, is a hydrangea variety prized for its graceful, rounded clusters of hot pink blooms with lighter to white centers. Flowering from late spring through summer, it produces long-lasting blossoms that provide a steady source of color throughout the growing season. The plant's dark green, glossy foliage with burgundy undertones creates an elegant contrast, highlighting the delicate hues of the flowers.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Late spring to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Pieris · Hakone grass · Bamboo · Viburnum · Snowdrop · Bergenia

Design tip

Use ‘Hamptons’ to define the front or middle of a shrub border where its compact, relatively narrow habit can create structure without taking over. Repeating several plants can establish a polished rhythm while preserving room for other layers.

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