Hydrangea Macrophylla Big Daddy (3 Gallon) - Blue or Pink Mophead Flowers, Deciduous Shrub

Big Daddy Hydrangea is a compact deciduousshrub that blooms on both old and new wood. Its serrated. glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. The color of the large rounded panicles of mophead flowers depends on the soil PH - a mild pink in alkaline soils, while acidic soils produce blue flowers. The flowers open green to white and gain its color through summer attractingpollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. ShrubOrigins:East AsiaHeight: 5' - 6'Spread: 5' - 6’Spacing: 5’USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9Culture: Part SunBloom Color: Blue (acidic), Pink (alkaline)Season of Interest: Summer, FallMAINTENANCE NEEDS:Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders, Woodland Gardens,Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.COMPANION PLANTS:Hibiscus, Itea, AzaleaIMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea macrophylla Big Daddy 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea macrophylla Big Daddy 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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