Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra'

Bigleaf Hydrangea, Florist's Hydrangea, Garden Hydrangea

Family: Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, pink
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded