mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well mophead hydrangea grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.