General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Will turn lavender or blue in acidic soil
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Cane
Division
Pollinators: Bees

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Common names
  • French Hydrangea
  • Mophead
  • Hydrangea
  • Bigleaf Hydrangea

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Photo Courtesy of Hydrangeas Plus Used with Permission
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Date: 2011-07-06
Photo Courtesy of Hydrangeas Plus Used with Permission
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Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jul 29, 2012 7:15 AM concerning plant:
    Prefers average, evenly moist soil. Grows in full sun but does best in afternoon shade. Long bloom period of 2-3 months. Does not flower on new wood. Excellent dried flower.

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