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Bigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Claudie'

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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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Rose/Mauve

Lavender

Foliage

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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:

Benton, Kentucky

Little Compton, Rhode Island

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SpringwoodGrdns

Penn Hills, PA | June 2015 | neutral

Attractive structure, spread, and growth habit. Slightly above average hardiness, so it does very well after mild winters. Blooms on old wood.

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Bigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Claudie'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

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