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Nikko Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

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Overview

'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea boasts large, vibrant blue mophead blossoms that thrive in acidic soils. The blooms emerge in late spring to early summer and carry on through fall, offering a long season of interest. Reaching up to 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. This variety adds a lush, cool-toned accent to any shaded garden area or border. USDA Zone 6-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea boasts large, vibrant blue mophead blossoms that thrive in acidic soils
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — The blooms emerge in late spring to early summer and carry on through fall, offering a long seasonNikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — Reaching up to 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soilNikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — This variety adds a lush, cool-toned accent to any shaded garden area or borderNikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — commonly referred to as Nikko Blue HydrangeaNikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — is an ornamental shrub that is a mainstay in many temperate gardens due to its large and vibrantNikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread+8

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Hyrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea boasts large, vibrant blue mophead blossoms that thrive in acidic soils
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — The blooms emerge in late spring to early summer and carry on through fall, offering a long season
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — Reaching up to 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — This variety adds a lush, cool-toned accent to any shaded garden area or border
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — commonly referred to as Nikko Blue Hydrangea
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — is an ornamental shrub that is a mainstay in many temperate gardens due to its large and vibrant
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — making it a versatile choice for mixed borders
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — or as a focal point in a garden vignette.<br><br>Characterized by its ball-shaped flower clusters
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — which can span up to 12 inches in diameter
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — the blooms emerge a striking blue color in acidic soils (pH below 6)
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — or they may exhibit a pinkish hue in more alkaline conditions
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — The flowers make their impressive debut in early summer and can last through the warmer months
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — providing a long season of visual interest.<br><br>Beyond its aesthetic charm
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — Nikko Blue Hydrangea offers ease of cultivation

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