{"product_id":"hydrangea-midnight-pearl","title":"Hydrangea Midnight Pearl | Dark Foliage Hydrangea with Pink-Edged White Flowers | MAR - APR","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoody foliage meets delicate, romantic blooms in Hydrangea macrophylla Midnight Pearl, an extraordinary bigleaf hydrangea that brings sophisticated contrast to gardens and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive hydrangea features exceptionally dark green foliage with deep purple-black tones, creating a dramatic backdrop for its creamy white flowers. Each bloom is delicately edged in pink to red, producing a showy picotee effect that makes Midnight Pearl unlike traditional mophead hydrangeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact growth habit and sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for decorative containers, shaded garden borders, foundation plantings, and intimate garden spaces. The striking flowers are equally beautiful in fresh floral arrangements, where their unusual coloring creates a soft, romantic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Pearl is especially appealing for gardeners who love dark foliage plants, unique hydrangea varieties, and flowers with intricate color patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomamipe'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Midnight Pearl Bigleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Spread: Approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Season: Late spring through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Creamy white with pink-red picotee edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Deep green to nearly black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Uses: Containers, shade gardens, ornamental borders, and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Midnight Pearl Hydrangea in rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Choose a location with morning sunlight and afternoon shade, especially in warm southern growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas prefer consistent soil moisture, particularly during summer heat. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring, avoiding excessive nitrogen applications that can encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid hard pruning in fall or early spring. Bigleaf hydrangeas commonly develop flower buds on older stems, so unnecessary pruning can remove the following season's blooms. Remove dead or damaged wood after new growth appears, and perform any necessary shaping after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cut flowers, harvest mature blooms once the petals feel slightly firm and papery for improved vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its nearly black foliage and delicately edged white blooms, Midnight Pearl Hydrangea brings a remarkable combination of drama and charm to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll bare-root plants will ship in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We are unable to accommodate requests for specific shipping or delivery dates. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order has been packed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clematis will ship separately from other bare-root plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for Your Bare-Root Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour bare-root plants will be waking from dormancy and ready to grow when they arrive. For best results, plant them as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you cannot plant immediately, store your bare-root plants in a cool, frost-free location to slow new growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not allow them to freeze or dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may plant directly into prepared garden soil or temporarily pot them into 1-gallon containers. We recommend planting within a few days of arrival, as bare-root plants can decline quickly without proper soil, moisture, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Royalties \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purchase price includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant royalty of $1.35–$1.49 per plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These varieties are protected, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunauthorized propagation is prohibited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuirk Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68369757438187,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/0918\/9099\/files\/hydrangea-midnight-pearl.webp?v=1793912817","url":"https:\/\/fuirkhome.com\/products\/hydrangea-midnight-pearl","provider":"Fuirk Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}