Hydrangea macrophylla

Bigleaf Hydrangea, Florist's Hydrangea, Garden Hydrangea

Family: Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, purple, red, white
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded