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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Rich pink
Foliage color: Dark green leaves; burgundy tones in fall
Bloom time: Late spring to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low, drought-tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTHAT'

Seaside Serenade Cape Hatteras Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'HORTHAT', also known as Seaside Serenade® Cape Hatteras, is a mophead hydrangea that delights with its large, rounded flower clusters in dark fuchsia. These blooms begin to appear in late spring and continue throughout the summer, creating a reliable and vibrant display of color. The plant's deep green foliage provides a beautiful contrast, enhancing the elegance of the flowers during the blooming season.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Fatsia · Foamflower · Viola · Aucuba · Ferns · Trillium

Design tip

Use ‘Cape Hatteras’ to punctuate a long border with bold areas of color. Its compact, rounded habit allows it to function as a repeating accent, creating visual rhythm without interrupting the flow of surrounding plantings.

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