Bigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Silver Variegated Mariesii'

Hydrangeamacrophylla

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Dark Blue
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

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

Felton, California

Merced, California

Tinley Park, Illinois

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Nacogdoches, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

Probably not a Hydrangea for someone looking for flower production, but the ones it does give are quite nice. Of course, the foliage is ...Read More

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

From the source "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Gelderen (2004 - Timber Press):

Supposedly this is a rename...Read More

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M
Fayetteville, NC | September 2004 | positive

Easily grown, but it's really more of a foliage plant as it flowers poorly, if at all. The growth is often nipped by a late freeze and t...Read More

A
Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) | September 2003 | positive

Not as floriferous as most of the mopheads but the flowers are nice and the foliage is spectacular. Very easy to grow. The easiest way t...Read More

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Acidic soil is required for the best color. The variegated foliage is especially attractive on this variety.

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