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Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead 'Double Pink'

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

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

Magenta (pink-purple)

Foliage

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Other details

Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From softwood cuttings

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Shrubs

Regional

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

San Anselmo, California

Marietta, Georgia

Kamuela, Hawaii

Hampton, Illinois

Blissfield, Michigan

Raleigh, North Carolina

Albion, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Kemp, Texas

Buckley, Washington

Poulsbo, Washington

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Gindee77

Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a lovely hydrangea and the blooms can be dried and kept for a long time in a fall bouquet.

lmelling

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

Description by Michael A. Dirr in "Hydrangeas for American Gardens." Lustrous dark green leaves, vigorous dwarf plant: 3 to 4' tall; cold...Read More

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Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead 'Double Pink'

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