‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Big Daddy' PP#14527

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Pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils, Big Daddy’s huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child’s birthday party. Perfect for flower arrangements, ‘Big Daddy’ will bloom from early summer through fall

Features

Bloom/Feature 12-14" pink or blue blooms in summer
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
USDA Zones 6,7,8,9
Zone Detail Hardy to -10 F
Key Features fall blooming
Use accent, hedge, mass planting
Exposure Part sun to Shade
Bloom Season summer, fall
Dimension 5-6' H x 5-6' W
Growth Rate Fast

Care

Water Water as needed
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer In spring
Pruning Shape after bloom cycle

Planting Instructions

water before planting
plant in shade to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants