Akito bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Akito'
USDA zones6 to 11
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Akito' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Akito') is a shrub for hedges, accents, shade gardens, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows fast with an erect habit and flowers from early to late summer. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Lady fern, and Wood sorrel.