PatternBaseBigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangeaceae
Zones
5–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)
Water
High
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Japanese BarberryBerberis thunbergii
Japanese Barberry produces berberine alkaloids that can inhibit growth of other ornamental shrubs like hydrangeas
SmokebushCotinus coggygriaBoth are large shrubs that compete intensely for space, light, and water resources when planted too close
Japanese KerriaKerria japonicaBoth spreading shrubs can compete for root space and nutrients, especially in limited garden spaces
Uses
Functions
Ornamental
Common Questions
What zones does Bigleaf Hydrangea grow in?
Bigleaf Hydrangea grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Bigleaf Hydrangea?
Good companions for Bigleaf Hydrangea include Natal Plum, Drooping Leucothoe, Swamp Doghobble.
Design guilds with Bigleaf Hydrangea and see companion relationships visually.
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