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Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Rosita'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

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Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)

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Species

macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

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

Mid Summer

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Other details

Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements

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Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Shrubs

Regional

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lmelling

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

Information from both "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004) and "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Gel...Read More

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Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Rosita'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

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