Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Nikko Blue' (Hydrangea macrophylla

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gardenermaid Bellaire, MI(Zone 5a) Dec 22, 2004

Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Nikko Blue'
Hydrangea macrophylla

My nikko blue is a beautiful pink

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pinky100 Mason, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 27, 2005

My 'Nikko Blue' is pink also. I was told that it is caused by something lacking in the soil is why they turn pink.

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gardenermaid Bellaire, MI(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2005

I think our soil is too sweet or not acid enough. It has to very acid to have it turn blue. The soil needs aluminum sulfate added to it and then I guess it is a very touchy procedure. I like my pink just fine.

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pinky100 Mason, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 28, 2005

Me to. Pink is a nice color.

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eponine76 Danville, CA Mar 28, 2006

From what I understand, pink hydrangeas are because of a lack of aluminun in from the soil. It could be due to an abundance of phosphorus in the soil that inhibits the plants ability to soak up aluminum. To take it back to blue add either aluminum sulfate or organic matter such as coffee grounds, fruit and veggie peels, grass clippings, etc... a balance will produce purple blooms. Here is a great little article written about changing the colors of your blooms.

http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colorchange.html

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