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Close-up on big beautiful round Big Daddy Hydrangea blue bloom head
Big Daddy Hydrangea in brown Southern Living Plant pot with white background
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‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Big Daddy' PP14527

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. Easy to grow in hot, humid summers.

Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 9b

mature dimensions

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5-6′ high x 5-6′ wide

More About ‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea

Bloom/Feature

Gigantic pink or blue blooms

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -10°F to 0°F

Key Features

Cut Flowers

Flowering Season

Summer

Uses

Accent, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

After flowering

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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