Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Europa'

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
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
By tip layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

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

San Jose, California

Tyler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | positive

In the south it dose very well in the shade. It is fast growing and dose well in our acide soil. Beautifull in spring and fall. needs ...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

From the "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas," (Van Gelderen -2004), " A strong-growing shrub up to 6.5' or more. Its flowerheads are flattened ...Read More

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