P11HM-11 bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'P11HM-11'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep rose (alkaline soil) to violet blue (acidic soil)
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'P11HM-11' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'P11HM-11') is a shrub for hedges, shade gardens, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Blooms open in early to late summer and shift from deep rose in alkaline soil to violet blue in acidic soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows fast and tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Western sword fern, and Green Spice coral bells.