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Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Peppermint'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

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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

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Canton, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Quilcene, Washington

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