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Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Hopcorn'

Hydrangea macrophylla

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Family
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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Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Other Details
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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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