Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea 'Pistachio'

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)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Rose/Mauve
Pale Green
Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
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:

Lemoore, California

Lemoore Station, California

Buford, Georgia

Deridder, Louisiana

Winnsboro, Texas

Quilcene, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 8b) | August 2016 | positive

This hydrangea sent me on a real rollercoaster of love and hate. When I first read about it I wanted it so bad, and when I finally found ...Read More

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