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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 5–9Climate Temperate
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — showy blooms up to 12 inches across

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — with colors ranging from pink to blue depending on soil pH; these blooms appear from early summer to, image 117
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) — The plant's hardiness zones range from 6 to 9; lush presence in garden spaces, image 133
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — lush presence in garden spaces; broad leaves that can reach up to 6 inches in length, image 123
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Its rounded growth habit offers an ample display of large flower clusters; while alkaline conditions, image 124
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — which can span 4 to 12 inches across; blue and pink flowers in the garden, image 125
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) — while alkaline conditions produce pink blooms; ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches, image 129
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade; which can span 4 to 12 inches across, image 130
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — They thrive in well-drained, moist soil, rich in organic matter; showy blooms up to 12 inches across, image 132
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — depending on the soil's pH level - acidic soils yield blue flowers; and it requires moderate maintenance, image 128
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — displaying hues that range from deep blue to pink, image 127
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — although they can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if they receive adequate moisture; they thrive in, image 131
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — Ideal for partial shade, this deciduous shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height and width; the plant's, image 141
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — and it requires moderate maintenance; bigleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade, image 134
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — making it a delightful choice for both aesthetics and conversation among garden enthusiasts; shrub with, image 135
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — blue and pink flowers in the garden; native to Japan and China, image 136
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — shrub with blue and pink blooms; depending on the soil's pH level - acidic soils yield blue flowers, image 137
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — shrub for half or shade; making it a delightful choice for both aesthetics and conversation among, image 138
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) — with colors ranging from pink to blue depending on soil pH; these blooms appear from early summer to, image 140
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — It prefers well-drained, moist soil and thrives in USDA zones 6-9; with colors ranging from pink to, image 142
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — is an enchanting flowering shrub that stands out as a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape, image 143
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — native to Japan and China; although they can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if they receive, image 144

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