Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue', Mophead Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue', Hortensia 'Nikko Blue'
The immensely popular 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea macrophylla is well-deservedly renowned for its large, rounded flower heads filled with rich, deep blue florets. It blooms abundantly for up to two months in early summer and continues to produce new flower stems throughout the season. With lush, serrated, medium green foliage, it has become the benchmark for other blue hydrangeas.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 72" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue', Mophead Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue', Hortensia 'Nikko Blue'
The immensely popular 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea macrophylla is well-deservedly renowned for its large, rounded flower heads filled with rich, deep blue florets. It blooms abundantly for up to two months in early summer and continues to produce new flower stems throughout the season. With lush, serrated, medium green foliage, it has become the benchmark for other blue hydrangeas. |
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