{"product_id":"hydrangea-mac-nantucket-bluea-trade","title":"Hydrangea Nantucket Blue™ Potted Hydrangea Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grf-companion-page\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.grf-companion-page{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#344C3D;background:#FAEFF1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;line-height:1.7}.grf-companion-page h2,.grf-companion-page h3{color:#B8445E;margin-bottom:10px}.grf-hero{background:#F4F3F1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;margin-bottom:24px}.grf-hero h2{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:8px}.grf-tagline{font-size:18px;color:#466245;font-style:italic}.grf-info-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:24px 0}.grf-info-card,.grf-section{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(184,68,94,.08)}.grf-info-card strong{display:block;color:#B8445E;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}.grf-section{margin:22px 0}.grf-icon-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:14px}.grf-icon-card{background:#FAEFF1;border-radius:14px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0}.grf-icon-card .icon{font-size:28px;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}.grf-rose-callout{background:#F4F3F1;border-left:5px solid #E47990;padding:20px;border-radius:14px;margin-top:18px}.grf-list{padding-left:20px}.grf-list li{margin-bottom:8px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nantucket Blue™ Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-tagline\"\u003eA beautiful companion plant chosen to mingle gracefully with roses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003eBigleaf Hydrangea (Lacecap)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e4–6 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e4–6 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e5 feet apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003eZones 4–9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003ePart Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/strong\u003eSky Blue (acidic) \/ Pink (alkaline)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring – Fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantucket Blue™ Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'Grenan'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a lovely garden companion selected for its ability to enhance the romance, texture, and seasonal beauty of a rose garden. With its large serrated green leaves and lacecap clusters that form balls of pastel flowers — sky blue in acidic soils, pink in alkaline soils — blooming in waves from late spring into fall on both new and old wood, this reblooming bigleaf hydrangea brings soft, romantic color while helping create a fuller, more layered planting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantucket Blue™’s three-season bloom from spring through fall and its butterfly-attracting flowers make it one of the most long-blooming companions in the rose garden. Its cold hardiness to Zone 4 makes it suitable for a wide range of climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain moisture. Tolerates clay soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-drained. Bloom color shifts with pH: sky blue (acidic), pink (alkaline).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on both old and new wood — prune lightly after flowering if needed. Avoid heavy pruning in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Use acidifying fertilizer to encourage blue blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 4; mulch soil to overwinter in colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantucket Blue™ Hydrangea is a versatile, larger shrub that fits beautifully into a wide range of garden styles and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003eBorder Planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003eCottage Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🦋\u003c\/span\u003ePollinator Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🏡\u003c\/span\u003eFoundation Plantings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003eContainer Planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌹\u003c\/span\u003eRose Companions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Nantucket Blue™ with Roses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantucket Blue™ pairs beautifully with roses by adding soft blue or pink lacecap blooms, texture, and three-season interest. Its sky blue blooms in acidic soils create a stunning cool-toned complement to warm-colored roses, while its pink blooms in alkaline soils harmonize with blush and pink rose varieties. Its spring-through-fall bloom season means it keeps the garden vibrant throughout the entire rose season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-rose-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrace Rose Farm Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant companions near roses with enough space for airflow and maintenance access. Avoid crowding the crown of the rose, and choose companions that enjoy similar sun, soil, and watering conditions. Nantucket Blue™’s sky blue blooms create a particularly striking complement to warm-toned roses in apricot, coral, and red.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse beside or behind roses for a soft blue or pink lacecap display throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidify soil to encourage sky blue blooms that complement warm-toned roses beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose for northern gardens where cold hardiness to Zone 4 is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Deutzia, Azalea, or Hibiscus for a layered companion planting scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 5 feet of spacing so the larger spreading habit does not crowd adjacent roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prides Corner","offers":[{"title":"3 GALLON","offer_id":44819769983030,"sku":"1005419","price":107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/Fa82Rccv-6TylYlQOQPFfpwLPzLvk2j7dwMcLubeC7w.jpg?v=1771282791","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/hydrangea-mac-nantucket-bluea-trade","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}