Bigleaf Hydrangea
Common Name: Bigleaf Hydrangea
Species Name: Hydrangea macrophylla
Family Name: Hydrangeaceae
Examples of Bigleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | Over wintering the flower buds is the biggest problem; endless summer produces flowers on old and new wood so it should flower even if flower buds get killed over the winter |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 6-foot diameter, 6-foot height
- Leaves: Large, coarsely toothed ovate opposite leaves; leaf margins toothed
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Notes | Below pH 5.5 hydrangeas generally produce blue flowers, above 5.5 pink flowers |