Veitchii bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Veitchii'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Veitchii' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Veitchii') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, shade gardens, and cut flowers. 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, has an erect shape, and blooms from early to late summer. Deer tend to pass it by. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Lady fern, and Toad lily.