{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-hokomarore-magical®-elizabeth-ashley-hydrangea","title":"Hydrangea Magical® Elizabeth Ashley Potted Bigleaf Hydrangea Bush","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 Magical® Elizabeth Ashley 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e3 feet apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003eZones 5–9\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\u003ePink (alkaline) \/ Blue (acidic)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring – Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical® Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomarore'\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 compact mounding habit, glossy serrated deep green leaves, and large mophead clusters that bloom on both new and old wood from late spring through summer, this bigleaf hydrangea brings soft, romantic color while helping create a fuller, more layered planting design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower color responds to soil pH — acidic soils produce soft blue flowers, while neutral or alkaline soils produce taffy pink flowers that deepen with age. This color-shifting quality makes Elizabeth Ashley® a uniquely dynamic companion in the rose garden, adapting its palette to complement whatever roses are nearby.\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: blue in acidic, pink in neutral\/alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering if needed. Blooms on both old and new wood.\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 5; 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\u003eMagical® Elizabeth Ashley Hydrangea is a versatile, compact 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\u003eWoodland 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 Magical® Elizabeth Ashley with Roses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical® Elizabeth Ashley pairs beautifully with roses by adding soft, romantic color and extended seasonal interest. Its pH-responsive blooms — soft blue in acidic soils, taffy pink in alkaline — allow you to tune the color palette to complement your roses. Its compact mounding habit creates a lush foreground that softens the base of rose bushes and fills in the garden between flushes.\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. Adjust soil pH to dial in the bloom color that best complements your rose varieties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in front of or beside roses for a soft pink or blue mophead display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust soil pH to shift bloom color toward blue (acidic) or pink (alkaline) to complement your roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose for shaded or part-sun rose garden areas where other companions may struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Itea, Dogwood, or Hosta for a layered companion planting scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 3 feet of spacing so the compact mounding 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":44357633998902,"sku":"1012455","price":106.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/Ashley_Hydrangea.jpg?v=1769538071","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/hydrangea-macrophylla-hokomarore-magical%c2%ae-elizabeth-ashley-hydrangea","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}