Dalian bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dalian'
RHS AGM 2018
USDA zones6 to 9
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
'Dalian' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dalian') 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 has an erect habit and grows at a rapid rate. Flowers appear from early to late summer. Deer tend to pass it by. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Blue Angel hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, and Lady fern.