Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
Hydrangeamacrophylla 'Double Dare'

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow