Bigleaf hydrangeas typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny'
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny') is a shrubby deciduous flowering plant with beautiful blooms that produce an abundance of pale pink and white flowers in mid- to late summer. The large dark green leaves are slightly indented and vary in size and shape, growing up to 8 inches in length. The flowers themselves are showy panicles that measure up to 7 inches in diameter. Growing over 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide, Mini Penny is compact and condenses without sacrificing its full bloom potential. It prefers part shade and is low maintenance, making it a perfect addition to any 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:
brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny') should be watered deeply twice a week. Make sure the soil around the plant is moist but not soggy. If the plant is in a pot, make sure it has drainage holes so the water doesn't stay standing in soil. During the hot summer months, water more often. Water generously when the blooms start to appear on the plant, as this will help ensure they retain their full size and shape.
sunlight
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny') requires full sun in order to thrive. It should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. If the plant gets less than this it may become leggy or flower poorly. Ideally, the plant should be planted in an area where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade, or vice versa. This helps to ensure that the plant does not receive too much direct sun, while still getting enough sunlight to be healthy.
pruning
Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny') requires very little pruning. Prune only when necessary to maintain size, shape, and health. Early spring is the best time to prune Bigleaf hydrangea 'Mini Penny'. Cut any dead, damaged, or diseased stems, and also any that cross each other, back to their base. Remove any stems that are growing outside the desired shape or size. Doing this yearly will help to keep the hydrangea at its desired size and shape.
Season
Fall
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Spring
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Starts Flowering
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 'Mini Penny' is in July and August.
