Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Zorro'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Verona, Pennsylvania

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Penn Hills, PA | June 2015 | neutral

Grows thick, upright, black stems and has lacecap flower heads that are pH-sensitive (blue or pink toned). Blooms on old wood.

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