Known as Christmas Roses for their brilliant summer display, Hydrangea ‘BloomStar’ is a compact, repeat-flowering hydrangea that produces dense clusters of richly coloured blooms — glowing pink in neutral to alkaline soil, or turning striking violet-blue in acidic soil.
Keep your Hydrangea ‘BloomStar’ blooms bright and true to colour with the right soil and feed. Use Blue Hydrangea Food or Acid Mix for vivid blues, or Pink Hydrangea Food and a lime-based soil amendment for rich pinks. Pair with Starke Ayres Acid-Loving Plant Food for healthier, longer-lasting blooms.
‘BloomStar’ thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade, in moist but well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Perfect for pots, borders, and shaded courtyards, it flowers on both old and new wood, giving a spectacular show from late spring right through summer.
Garden Highlights
Long-lasting mophead blooms in vivid pink or blue
Colour varies beautifully with soil acidity
Excellent for cut flowers and patio pots
Compact and hardy — ideal for smaller gardens
Care Tips
Keep the soil consistently moist, mulch well, and prune lightly after flowering to maintain its neat shape. With the right soil and care, ‘BloomStar’ rewards you with an unforgettable burst of colour every festive season.
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea Macrophylla |
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Growth Expectancy
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1m H x 1m W
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Position
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Semi- Shade / Shade
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
