Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Flowering plantBasic information
- Origin
- East Asia
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae · Hydrangea
- Also known as
- Bigleaf hydrangea
Care notes
- Light
- Soft morning light; shield from harsh afternoon sun in midsummer
- Watering
- Keep the medium moist; especially steady watering during bloom
- Temperature
- 15–26°C; add shade when temperatures rise
- Difficulty
- Medium
About this plant
Plump flower heads in lush colours; loves humidity and works as a centrepiece for patios and gardens.