Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Soeur Therese'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

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

Grand Bay, Alabama

Marrero, Louisiana

Dracut, Massachusetts

Bristol, Rhode Island

Nacogdoches, Texas

Buckley, Washington

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

From the sources "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004), and "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Geldere...Read More

Featured
American Painted Lady
(Vanessa virginiensis)
Burrowing parrot
(Cyanoliseus patagonus)
Featured
American Painted Lady
(Vanessa virginiensis)
Burrowing parrot
(Cyanoliseus patagonus)