Hydrangea macrophylla
About
Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native and endemic to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8 ft) or more broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn. It is currently treated as monotypic, with no subspecies or varieties. Common names include bigleaf hydrangea, and, for particular cultivar groups, the names lacecap hydrangea, mophead hydrangea, and hortensia. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world in many climates. It is not to be confused with H. aspera 'Macrophylla'.
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
How to use it
Hydrangea macrophylla is widely cultivated in many parts of the world across various climates, making it a highly popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Its large heads of pink or blue flowers, which bloom throughout the summer and autumn, make it a striking ornamental addition to outdoor spaces.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hydrangea macrophylla
- Slug
- hydrangea-macrophylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Species
- macrophylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q159219
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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