Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead
Hydrangeamacrophylla 'Selma'

Family: Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species: macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Cultivar: Selma
Additional cultivar information: (PP20269, Dutch Ladies series; aka Sidaselm)
Hybridized by van der Spek 2007

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Red-Orange

Foliage
Mid Summer

Other details
Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Ferment seeds before storing

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs