Hydrangea macrophylla Pink Mophead is a compact, deciduous pink flowering shrub producing large, rounded flower heads from summer into autumn. The soft pink blooms gradually develop more muted tones as they mature, while the broad green foliage provides a strong backdrop throughout the growing season.

This classic pink mophead hydrangea works well in borders, cottage gardens and containers, making it a practical hydrangea for pots as well as a reliable flowering shrub UK gardens can use for long-lasting summer colour. The flowers are also suitable for cutting and drying. RHS guidance notes that flower colour in Hydrangea macrophylla can vary depending on soil conditions, with more acidic soils encouraging bluer tones and neutral to alkaline soils supporting pinker flowers.

Key Features

• Compact, bushy, deciduous shrub
• Large, rounded pink mophead flowers
• Flowers from summer into autumn
• Broad green foliage throughout the growing season
• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens and containers
• Good hydrangea for pots and patio displays
• Suitable as a cut flower hydrangea for fresh or dried arrangements
• Best grown in partial shade or sun where soil remains consistently moist
• Prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil
• Suitable for acid, neutral or alkaline soils
• Flower colour may become bluer in acidic soil and remain pinker in neutral to alkaline conditions
• RHS hardiness rating H5
• Typically reaches around 1–1.5m in height and spread, depending on cultivar and growing conditions
• Reliable pink flowering shrub for seasonal colour
• A useful acid soil plant where changes in flower colour are desired