Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Trail Blazer Picotee’ (Trail Blazer Picotee Hydrangea)
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Trail Blazer Picotee’ (Trail Blazer Picotee Hydrangea)
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Trail Blazer Picotee’ is a compact and highly floriferous hydrangea prized for its distinctive lacecap blooms. The broad white to soft blush florets are delicately edged in rose-pink, surrounding a deep pink centre to create an attractive two-tone display. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, courtyards, and containers.
A standout feature of Trail Blazer Picotee is its exceptionally long flowering season, with Australian nursery trials reporting flowers continuing through winter. It flowers on new growth and maintains foliage year-round in suitable conditions. For best results, plant in morning sun to part shade and keep the soil consistently moist and well drained.
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Mature height
Approximately 90 cm–1 m
Mature width
Approximately 90 cm
Spacing
80–90 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
White to soft blush lacecap flowers with rose-pink edges and deep pink centres; green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring–winter, with repeat flowering
Sun tolerance
Morning sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low–moderate; keep soil consistently moist, mulch to retain moisture, deadhead spent flowers and prune lightly as required
Root System
Shallow, fibrous, spreading root system