Masja bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Masja' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, containers, 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 grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide with an erect habit. Growth is rapid, and the plant tolerates salt. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Patriot hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Astilbe, and Fringed bleeding heart.