Maculata bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Blue in acid soil; pink in alkaline soil.
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Maculata' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata') is a shrub for shade gardens, cottage gardens, hedges, 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 blooms from early to late summer, with blue flowers in acid soil and pink flowers in alkaline soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows fast and tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Lady fern, and Toad lily.