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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) — lush presence in garden spaces; broad leaves that can reach up to 6 inches in length, image 77
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — depending on the soil's pH level - acidic soils yield blue flowers; and it requires moderate maintenance, image 151
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — and it requires moderate maintenance
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade; which can span 4 to 12 inches across, image 130
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — while alkaline conditions produce pink blooms; ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches, image 129
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — blue and pink flowers in the garden; native to Japan and China, image 159
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — displaying hues that range from deep blue to pink
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — They thrive in well-drained, moist soil, rich in organic matter; showy blooms up to 12 inches across, image 63
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Hydrangea Macrophylla
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