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Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea

Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla'

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Overview

Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla', a big-leaf Chinese Hydrangea, features dramatic, large, velvety leaves up to 10 inches long, with underbellies of a lighter hue. Mauve to blue lacecap flowers with white edges bloom in late summer, accompanied by a notable, fuzzy texture. This deciduous shrub reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and width, preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland garden accents or as a focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–9Type Shrub
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — This deciduous shrub reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and width
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — with underbellies of a lighter hueBig-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — Mauve to blue lacecap flowers with white edges bloom in late summer, accompanied by a notableBig-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — preferring partial shade and moistBig-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — The foliage provides a lushBig-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — commonly referred to as the Big-leaf Chinese HydrangeaBig-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — velvety leaves which can reach an impressive size of up to 12 inches in length+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
8–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

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Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — This deciduous shrub reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and width
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — with underbellies of a lighter hue
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — Mauve to blue lacecap flowers with white edges bloom in late summer, accompanied by a notable
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — preferring partial shade and moist
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — The foliage provides a lush
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — commonly referred to as the Big-leaf Chinese Hydrangea
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — velvety leaves which can reach an impressive size of up to 12 inches in length
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — Ideal for woodland garden accents or as a focal point
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — velvety leaves up to 10 inches long
Big-Leaf Chinese Hydrangea (Hydrangea Aspera 'Macrophylla') — is a stand-out deciduous shrub ideal for creating a visually compelling focal point in any
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