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Hydrangeaceae
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Everlasting Pearl'
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
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By serpentine layering
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
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Where to Grow
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