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Original Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer'

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Overview

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer', also known as Endless Summer Hydrangea, features large, vibrant blooms up to 8 inches across that can be blue or pink depending on soil pH. This deciduous shrub reaches 3 to 5 feet in height and width, thriving in partial to full shade with well-drained, moist soil. Its abundant summer flowering and lush foliage enhance borders and make it an attractive focal point in any garden design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — blue flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hyrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — typically reaching a mature size of 3 to 6 feet in both height and spread; shrub with blue blooms
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — also known as Endless Summer Hydrangea; thriving in partial to full shade with well-drained
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — typically reaching a mature size of 3 to 6 feet in both height and spread
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — vibrant blooms up to 8 inches across that can be blue or pink depending on soil pH, image 38
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter; blue flowers in the garden
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — thriving in partial to full shade with well-drained; this particular cultivar showcases robust
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — also known as Endless Summer Hydrangea
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — vibrant blooms up to 8 inches across that can be blue or pink depending on soil pH; these
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — or as a dramatic focal point in a mixed shrub border; scientifically referred to as Hydrangea
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — scientifically referred to as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer'; or as a dramatic focal point in a
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — This deciduous shrub reaches 3 to 5 feet in height and width; shrub for half or shade
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — scientifically referred to as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer'
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — is a striking deciduous shrub that brings a lush and timeless charm to any garden
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — globe-shaped flower clusters known as mopheads
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — This particular cultivar showcases robust growth; globe-shaped flower clusters known as mopheads
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — shrub with blue blooms
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — shrub for half or shade
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