Common name
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Botanical name
Hydrangea macrophylla
Variety
Pink
Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
4-6' (1-2 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Apply mulch
Large, showy pink flower heads. Makes a stunning display in shaded gardens or mixed shrub plantings. Beautiful in flower arrangements, fresh or dried. Requires winter protection in zone 5. Prune immediately after flowering is done for the season.