{"product_id":"saturn-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-saturn","title":"Saturn Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Saturn'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturn Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Saturn') is a compact mophead hydrangea about 1.2m tall and wide, with big flower heads in deep plum pink with a white edge. It comes from the Star Line series, bred by Dutch specialists for large florets and strong colour. It is very cold hardy, and small enough for pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA two-tone flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep plum pink petals with a crisp white margin give each head a defined, patterned look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for big florets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Star Line series was developed for large florets and strong, reliable colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase-ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single stem carries a very large head, so one or two cut stems fill a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with frosts that would stop many flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust the right size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around a metre to 1.2m it fits planters as easily as a mixed bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row of three or more for a dramatic bed of pink and white heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 40cm wide. It makes a colourful feature for a terrace or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems in the cool of the morning for arrangements indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Saturn Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position with morning sun suits it best. It handles cool temperate and warm temperate gardens well; in subtropical gardens give it deep afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-drained soil with compost worked in. Mulch to keep the roots cool in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks, then give plenty of water in dry periods. Top up with a slow release fertiliser as the new leaves appear in spring, and shade the plant from harsh sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms from last year's stems, so avoid cutting it back hard. Remove faded flower heads just above the next pair of leaves and cut out only dead or weak stems. All parts are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Saturn Hydrangea as tube stock and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and flowering builds over the first couple of seasons. The 200mm pots give you a larger plant to start with and are the better choice for an instant planter display. Unpack on arrival and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\"\u003eGuide to hydrangea colour and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Saturn have white edges on its petals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how the Star Line series was bred, with deep pink petals framed in a crisp white margin. The pattern shows on every floret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At about a metre to 1.2m it suits a pot at least 40cm wide, with regular watering and shelter from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is very cold hardy when dormant, so winter frosts are not a worry in most gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787244339519,"sku":"HYD-MAC-SATURN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787244372287,"sku":"HYD-MAC-SATURN-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/saturn-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-saturn.jpg?v=1792153939","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/saturn-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-saturn","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}