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Bigleaf Hydrangea

Large, showy white 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.

Companion Plants

Viburnum

Weigela

Wisteria

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Bigleaf Hydrangea

  • Botanical name

    Hydrangea macrophylla

  • Variety

    White

  • 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

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch

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

  • Ginny L.'s collection
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