Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Hobergine'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
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
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

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

Beverly Hills, Florida

Slidell, Louisiana

Mason, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

Hobergine is named by a play of the words Ho(varia) and (au)bergine..aubergine refers to its color. 'Hobergine' received the Holland Award in 1999.

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

According to the authors of "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" (2004 - Timber Press)," a medium-sized shrub up to 3'. The corymbs are puplish ...Read More

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| December 2002 | positive

Color can vary in many tints. New variety. Relatively compact growing macrophylla Hydrangea, more tolerant to sun than average.

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