Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Hobergine'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage
Deciduous
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
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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