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Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla

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Overview

The Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) boasts large, showy blooms up to 12 inches across, with colors ranging from pink to blue depending on soil pH. Ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height and width. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and thrives in USDA zones 6-9. Regular watering and pruning after flowering maintain shape and encourage robust growth for this classic garden favorite.

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — blue and pink flowers in the garden; native to Japan and China, image 113

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — depending on the soil's pH level - acidic soils yield blue flowers; and it requires moderate maintenance, image 105
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — with colors ranging from pink to blue depending on soil pH; these blooms appear from early summer to, image 48
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height and width; the plant's, image 49
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — is an enchanting flowering shrub that stands out as a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape, image 120
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — The plant's hardiness zones range from 6 to 9; lush presence in garden spaces
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade; which can span 4 to 12 inches across
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — native to Japan and China; although they can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if they receive, image 75
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height and width; the plant's, image 95
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade; which can span 4 to 12 inches across, image 176
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — They thrive in well-drained, moist soil, rich in organic matter
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — although they can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if they receive adequate moisture; they thrive in, image 85
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — and it requires moderate maintenance; bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — showy blooms up to 12 inches across; it prefers well-drained, moist soil and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, image 139
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade; which can span 4 to 12 inches across, image 107
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — making it a delightful choice for both aesthetics and conversation among garden enthusiasts
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — It prefers well-drained, moist soil and thrives in USDA zones 6-9; with colors ranging from pink to, image 119
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — These blooms appear from early summer to fall; is an enchanting flowering shrub that stands out as a, image 126
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — is an enchanting flowering shrub that stands out as a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape, image 74
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Its rounded growth habit offers an ample display of large flower clusters; while alkaline conditions, image 101
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — which can span 4 to 12 inches across
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — shrub with blue and pink blooms
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — depending on the soil's pH level - acidic soils yield blue flowers
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — displaying hues that range from deep blue to pink, image 81
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — showy blooms up to 12 inches across; it prefers well-drained, moist soil and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, image 47
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