Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dear Dolores'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 4-5'
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade/Shade
Characteristics: Dear Dolores is a big leaf variety which are unique because the flower color is determined by the soil acidity, more acidic soil results in blue blooms (pH between 4.5-5.5), more alkaline soil results in pink flowers (pH above 6.5), in New Mexico hydrangeas must be kept in shade they cannot tolerate full afternoon sun, prune to remove weak, damaged, or diseased stems, not drought tolerant, red fall color