Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Lemon Zest'

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
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
Pink
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:

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Bastrop, Louisiana

Cincinnati, Ohio

Westfir, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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southern willamette valley, OR (Zone 7a) | May 2007 | positive

I've had this plant for 5 years now and it has been very easy to grow and maintain! As of yet it has never reverted and is still going t...Read More

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Northern California, CA | April 2005 | positive

No reversion seen yet in its second season. An excellent clear chartreusey yellow, very bright and welcome in an afternoon shade garden....Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | neutral

In "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004), it says that "like all variegated types, this one reverts --terribly." ...Read More

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