bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Stem Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Pink to blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Alkaline, Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra') should be watered deeply and regularly. For the best results, water once or twice a week in the morning, making sure the soil is thoroughly moistened to a depth of at least 6-8 inches. If it gets very hot in your area, you may need to water more often. Again, allow the soil to dry out in between waterings to prevent over-watering and root rot. During active growth periods, the soil should be kept consistently moist but not soggy.
sunlight
Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra') prefer bright, indirect light. They appreciate a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. The ideal amount of sunlight for a bigleaf hydrangea is between 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. Depending on the amount of sun intensity, this may need to be adjusted. During the summer months, some morning sun is beneficial as long as it is indirect. During the winter, full sun exposure is tolerated.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangea plants should be pruned in late winter (before spring growth begins) or early summer (after flowering has finished). For best results, prune your hydrangea back by about 1-third. When pruning, select stems that are crossing or interfering with the shape of the plant, remove any dead or damaged wood, and remove branches that are growing in towards the center of the plant. Make sure not to remove too much as bigleaf hydrangea plants are slow to regain their shape after significant pruning.
