Species: Hydrangea macrophylla
(hye-dran'jee-ah mak-ro-fil'ah)
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Many cultivars are available of this species. Cold-hardiness is variable and in more northern climes this plant may be treated a s a perennial (annually cutback to the ground).
'All Summer Beauty', 'Ayesha', 'Blue Wave', 'Blushing Bride', 'Forever Pink', 'Golden Sunlight', 'Lemon Daddy', 'Lemon Wave', 'Madame Emile Mouillere', 'Mariesii Variegata', 'Next Generation Pistachio', 'Nikko Blue', 'Pia', 'Shamrock', 'Tovelit', 'Twist-n-Shout'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet
Deciduous
rounded
Some cultivars will bloom on new wood, making them useful in cooler climates where flower buds are killed in winter
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
5b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
