Species bigleaf hydrangea
Bigleaf Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink' Showcasing baby pink flowers and green leaves

bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink'

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') is an eye-catching deciduous plant with an array of beautiful pink and white flowers. This hardy perennial is known for its large, slightly oval-shaped dark green leaves. The white blooms can last all summer and turn to a stunning light pink hue as they age. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun and produces strong, arching stems. This beautiful plant also pairs well with bright green foliage and is a popular choice for adding color to the garden.

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:

pink Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,pink

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') should be watered during the growing season once or twice per week. Water thoroughly, allowing the soil to become evenly moist. Avoid over-watering as this can cause the roots to rot. During the summer, water deeply about twice a week if there is no rain. During cooler weather, water about once a week. Check the soil level often to ensure the plant is receiving enough moisture.

sunlight

Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') plants prefer and thrive in partial sun, or 5-6 hours of sun per day. Planting in full sun conditions can lead to wilting and leaf scorch. When choosing a location for planting, look for spots with morning sunlight and afternoon shade, or partial sun all day. In northern climates, full sun is often beneficial and will help improve summer flowering.

pruning

Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink') should be pruned in early spring, just before new growth begins. It's best to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches during this pruning. You can also shape the plant, remove overgrown branches and thin out any overcrowding to achieve a desired look. Be sure to avoid cutting the green stems, as this will reduce overall flowering. For best results, lightly prune your Forever Pink Hydrangea, removing only the dead or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Bigleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Bigleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink' is in July and August.

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