Common names:
Bigleaf Hydrangea
French Hydrangea
Mophead
Hydrangea

Also sold as:
  • 'Mandschurica'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Nocturnal
Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: Yellow
Multi-Color
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Winter
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Crowns
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Its black stems are 'Nigra's' standout feature

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