Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Holehird Purple'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Lavender
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

According to the authors of "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" (2004 - Timber Press)," A small plant with small, deep violet flowers. The colo...Read More

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