Hydrangea mac Tuxedo Black Tie #2
Hydrangea mac Tuxedo Black Tie #2
Tuxedo® Black Tie Hydrangea
Showy blooms on dramatic dark foliage
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Compact hydrangea with stunning dark purple black foliage and deep red mophead flowers from late spring through summer. It has sturdy stems don’t flop and compact form that’s great in containers or small garden beds. Attracts bees and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Black Tie'
Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FILL-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full to part sun
Soil Preferences- Moist, compost enriched, well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Deep red
Bloom Time- Spring - summer
Companion Plants- Poquito Butter Yellow Hummingbird Mint – pairs well in similar moisture and partial shade conditions
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Difficult
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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