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Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are among the showiest of all flowering shrubs. This variety has large, flat red and white flowers in summer above bold green foliage. Makes a stunning display in gardens or mixed shrub plantings. Flowers are great in arrangements, fresh or dried, or provide winter interest if left on the plant.

Companion Plants

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Bigleaf Hydrangea

  • Botanical name

    Hydrangea macrophylla

  • Variety

    Red Star

  • Zone

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

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Regularly

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ann H.'s collection
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