White bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'White'
USDA zones6 to 11
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
'White' bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'White') is a shrub for cut flowers, hedges, privacy screens, 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 at a rapid rate with an erect habit. It blooms from early to late summer and tolerates salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Golden Tiara hosta, Lenten rose, Aureola Japanese forest grass, and Lady fern.