Bigleaf Hydrangea

Huge, globe-shaped flower clusters appear summer through fall. Long flower display for shaded gardens or mixed shrub plantings. Dried flowers are beautiful in arrangements. Acid (sour) soils give best blue flowers.

Companion Plants

Azalea

Bluebeard

Common Boxwood

Plant Details

Common name

Bigleaf Hydrangea
Botanical name

Hydrangea macrophylla
Variety

Gartenbaudirektor Kuhnert
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use acidic
Water

Daily
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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