Mariesii bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Blue or pink varying with soil pH.
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Mariesii' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii') is a shrub for cottage gardens, shade 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 grows fast to about 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Blooms open in early to late summer and show blue or pink, depending on soil pH. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Liberty hosta, and Lady fern.