Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Goliath'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Mid Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

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

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Newberry, South Carolina

Arlington, Virginia

Ashburn, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Aptos, CA | May 2014 | positive

This hydrangea has the most beautiful deep pink color. I have 7 different hydrangea cultivars in my yard and this is my favorite. It glow...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

From the "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas," (Van Gelderen -2004)," A vigorous growing shrub up to 5'. Corymbs large, 8'-9' across, sepals eq...Read More

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