Hydrangea Toffee Apple

Common Name:
Toffee Apple Hydrangea

Description:
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Toffee Apple' is a distinctive deciduous shrub renowned for its unique mophead flowers that exhibit a captivating blend of pink and green hues. The blooms emerge as segmented clusters, with colours that can shift depending on soil pH—turning more blue-green in acidic conditions. Flowering from spring through autumn, 'Toffee Apple' adds extended visual interest to gardens. The plant thrives in shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil, making it well-suited for Melbourne's climate. Its compact size makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, or as a feature plant in containers. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, to maintain plant health and vibrant blooms.​

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2 m
• Spread: 1.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pink and Green (turning blue-green in acidic soil)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Shade Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and animals if ingested (contains cyanogenic glycosides)

Companion Plants:

• Ferns
• Hostas
• Astilbe
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Japanese Maples

Note: The colour intensity of the blooms can be influenced by soil pH and the presence of aluminium ions, with more acidic soils promoting blue hues and alkaline soils favouring pink tones. However, 'Toffee Apple' typically maintains its characteristic pink and green colouration, with variations depending on soil conditions.