Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merritts Supreme’

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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Deep pink to rich blue, depending on soil pH
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering if needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merritts Supreme’

Merritts Supreme Mophead Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritts Supreme' is a deciduous shrub admired for its large, vibrant mophead flower clusters that bloom in mid to late summer. The flowers can range in color from deep pink to rich blue, depending on the soil's pH, with the potential to display striking purple hues. The dense, rounded blooms are set against dark green, glossy foliage, which provides a lush, contrasting backdrop.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Pieris · Japanese forest grass · Brunnera · Viburnum · Trillium · Lungwort

Design tip

Use ‘Merritts Supreme’ as a focal point where its large mophead blooms can provide a concentrated area of color. Limiting other bold flowering elements nearby allows the rich blue, pink, or purple tones to command attention without visual competition.