Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Star Gazer Hydrangea makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers.
You may use a more acidic fertilizer like aluminum sulfate. Garden lime may be given to make the soil more alkaline and the blooms more pink on Hydrangea Star Gazer.
Star Gazer may be more pink in alkaline soils, while being more blue in acidic soils. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Star Gazer has a nice compact habit reaching 4-5 ft in height and width in 10 years. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. Keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. This shrub does best in a location that gets morning sunlight but is shaded from the hot afternoon sun, although it will also grow in partial shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. Star Gazer Hydrangea will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. Star Gazer Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. Star Gazer Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. The glossy pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Star Gazer Hydrangea features bold clusters of pink flowers with white edges at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. Other Names: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Stargazer HydrangeaĪ truly delightful shrub which features stunning rose-pink double flowers with white petal edges, in dense clusters atop firm stems color depends on soil type a wonderful addition to the garden or border