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Mountain Hydrangea 'Blue Billow'

Hydrangeaserrata

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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
serrata (sair-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Light Blue
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood 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
Shrubs
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Saint Joseph, Illinois

Baltimore, Maryland

Catonsville, Maryland

Olney, Maryland

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Spencer, Massachusetts

Horton, Michigan

Warren, Michigan

Colts Neck, New Jersey

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Tonawanda, New York

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Camden, Tennessee

Atlanta, Texas

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appylady
Greenfield, TN | May 2019 | positive

We live in zone 7 and Blue Billow it is always beautiful. From the previous comments, mostly the negative ones were from much colder zon...Read More

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RemyO
Tonawanda, NY (Zone 6b) | June 2014 | positive

After a very long colder than normal winter here in zone 6, it is covered in flower buds.

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NewMerciesFarm
HADLYME, CT | June 2012 | positive

This is a great plant to appreciate in the shade in the dog days of July. In the right light the blue is electric and visitors are alway...Read More

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rkwright85
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2011 | positive

Has been a strong grower and flowers well for me. I live in southern MI (zone 5b) and have it planted on the east side of my house for so...Read More

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gardeneve
Roslindale, MA | June 2009 | positive

This hydrangea is my best bloomer--no problems at all with later winter freezing of buds. The blue is so intense and the flowers last a ...Read More

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Kristi_L
Kalamazoo, MI | March 2007 | positive

Does beautifully planted facing east with full sun until noon near the faucet so it gets plenty of moisture.

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

The buds are hardier than most cultivars, making it more likely to bloom in marginal areas. A spreading growth habit. Flowers are deep ...Read More

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