Glory Blue bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glory Blue'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Glory Blue' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glory Blue') is a shrub for borders, containers, cottage gardens, 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 blooms from early to late summer and grows fast. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates salt, so it can work near roads in winter.
Pairs well with Patriot hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Astilbe, and Lady fern.