{"product_id":"pia-mina-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-pia-mina","title":"Pia Mina Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia Mina'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePia Mina Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pia Mina') is a dwarf deciduous shrub about 90cm tall and wide, with big clusters of deep rose pink flowers that stay pink whatever your soil. Slow growing and compact, it suits pots, small beds and even a bright spot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanently pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many hydrangeas, the colour does not shift with soil acidity. The shade simply grows richer as the blooms open and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 90cm by 90cm it fits a pot, a front border or a small courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth means it will not outgrow its spot quickly, and it needs little pruning beyond a post flowering deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also does well as an indoor plant, making it a flexible pick for a bright room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot with good drainage suits it on a patio, entry or balcony. Water often and keep it out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall beds and front borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a row for a low band of pink that stays tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a bright room, out of strong direct sun, and keep the mix moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pia Mina Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it, and it does best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical gardens give it deep afternoon shade. Protect it from harsh sunlight. Like all macrophylla hydrangeas it drops its leaves in winter, and soft new growth can be nipped by a late frost, so in frosty districts plant it in a sheltered spot or grow it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter that stays moist but drains. In a pot, use a quality potting mix. The flower colour stays pink in any soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first two to three months while it establishes, and give plenty of water in dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs little pruning. After flowering, snip off the faded heads just above the next healthy leaves. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePia Mina Hydrangea is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube suits a pot or a small bed. Expect a small plant on arrival that grows slowly and steadily, with flowering building over the first couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not always steady. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eOur full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea colour and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay pink in my soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pia Mina is bred to stay pink, so it keeps its rose pink colour whatever the soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 90cm tall and 90cm wide, and it grows slowly, so it stays in scale with a pot or a small bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hydrangeas are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, so grow it where pets cannot chew the leaves or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790342029631,"sku":"HYD-MAC-PIAMIN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pia-mina-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-pia-mina.jpg?v=1792208471","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pia-mina-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-pia-mina","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}