Mophead hydrangea is a deciduous shrub prized for its large, showy flower heads in pink, blue, or purple depending on soil pH. It thrives in part shade with consistent moisture and produces blooms mid-summer through fall.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–4′ tall × 3–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 5bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectaryhedgerow
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
cutting, layering, division
Notable Cultivars
Nikko Blue is a classic cultivar with deep blue flowers; Endless Summer reblooms on new wood extending the season; Incrediball produces massive pure white blooms and is notably hardy and disease-resistant.
