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Nikko Blue Big-leaved Hydrangea

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Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Common Name: Nikko Blue Big-leaved Hydrangea

Updated 5/2012

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' at The Morton Arboretum Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' flower color in alkaline soil Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' in fall
summer flower color in alkaline soil fall color


Height: 3-5' Spread: 3-5' Habit/form: rounded Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 5-9

Cultural Requirements: Grows best in moist, well drained, moderately fertile soil; protection from winter winds and extreme cold temperatures; drought sensitive, water in dry periods.

Ornamental Characteristics: Large rounded flower clusters; blue in acid soil, pink in alkaline soil; blooms on last year's woody stems; dark green leaves in summer.

Use in the Landscape: accent plants, mixed shrub borders, container plants.

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