Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Compact flowering shrub with large decorative blooms for gardens and containers.
Produces abundant flowers from June to September and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil.
Care
Water regularly, feed in spring and prune according to the cultivar.
| Bee-friendly | Beperk |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | August, July, June, September |
| Flower colour | Soortafhankelijk |
| Soil type | Humus-rich soil, Well-drained soil, Licht zuur, Voedzaam |
| Width | 80-150 cm |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Suitable for balcony | Yes |
| Suitable for beds/garden | Yes |
| Suitable for pots | Yes |
| Suitable for greenhouse | Yes |
| Suitable for terrace | Yes |
| Fragrant | Not fragrant |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Evergreen | No |
| Height | 80-150 cm |
| Insect-friendly | Yes |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Maintenance | Low, Medium |
| Pruning period | After flowering, Spring |
| Sun exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Use | Balcony, Border, Flower bed, Specimen plant, Terrace |
| Butterfly-friendly | Beperkt |
| Bird-friendly | Limited |
| Water requirement | High, Medium |
| Winter hardiness | Yes |
| Salt tolerance | Low |
| Wind resistance | |
| Growth rate |
