Bigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Veitchii'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

East Northport, New York

Arlington, Tennessee

Nacogdoches, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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East Northport, NY | December 2012 | positive

Planted 6 of these in fall 2009 in poor compacted soil and almost dense shade. Plants have responded well to these adverse conditions and...Read More

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Marietta, GA (Zone 7b) | July 2005 | positive

I agree with notes posted by wooffi. Veitchii has a sprawling habit, which in the first 2 years looked a little sloppy. This is my plan...Read More

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Arlington, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2005 | positive

Pretty large plant up 4 ft. Possibly crossed with H. macrophylla.
Pure white lacecap, with plue fertile centers. Early bloomer....Read More

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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

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