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Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Zones 59perennial48" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: July

How to plant

Plant in spring or fall in moist, well-drained soil. Bloom color shifts blue (acidic) or pink (alkaline) with soil pH.

Sunlight
part sun
Spacing
48" between plants
Mature height
48"
Row placement
back of bed

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