Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrocarpa, commonly known as Bigleaf Hydrangea, is an ornamental shrub that thrives in part shade with high water needs. It is suitable for USDA zones 5–9, growing to a height of 1–2 meters. This plant blooms from July to September with flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, white, and red. It prefers loamy or peaty soil. It does not have a fragrance, but it does attract pollinators. It is not toxic and not evergreen.