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Zebra Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Zebra'

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Overview

The Zebra Hydrangea, a striking Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar, is renowned for its large, white mophead flowers set against deep black-green foliage. Blooms emerge in summer and can span up to 8 inches across. Maturing to a compact 4 feet in height and width, it prefers partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Its bold contrast adds a dynamic pop to partially shaded areas and complements mixed borders. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Zebra Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Zebra') — a striking Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hyrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Zebra Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Zebra') — a striking Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar

Photograph: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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