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Common Name: Bigleaf Hydrangea

Species Name: Hydrangea macrophylla

Family Name: Hydrangeaceae

 

 

Examples of Bigleaf HydrangeaHydrangea macrophylla

A green, oval Bigleaf Hydrangea leaf with serrated edges.
A green, oval Bigleaf Hydrangea leaf with serrated edges.
A green, oval Bigleaf Hydrangea leaf with serrated edges.
A cluster of Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers that are green and pink.
A cluster of Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers that are green and pink.
A cluster of Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers that are green and pink.
A Bigleaf Hydrangea plant growing in a pot with lots of yellow and pink blooms.
A Bigleaf Hydrangea plant growing in a pot with lots of yellow and pink blooms.
A Bigleaf Hydrangea plant growing in a pot with lots of yellow and pink blooms.

 

 

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

  • 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

 

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