Black Tie bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Black Tie'
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
'Black Tie' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Black Tie') is a shrub for cut flowers, hedges, privacy screens, and shade gardens. 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 is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It grows fast and has an erect habit. It blooms from early to late summer and tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Lady fern, and Speedwell.