Large, rounded blue blooms: Creates a dramatic and colorful garden display
Mophead growth habit: Offers lush, full flowers throughout the summer
Color-changing blooms: Shifts from deep blue to pink or purple with soil acidity
Fast-growing and easy to maintain: Quickly establishes and requires minimal pruning
Adaptable to partial shade: Thrives in both sun and shade, ideal for versatile planting
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Big Mophead Blooms That Make Shade Gardens Feel Luxurious
Nikko Blue Hydrangea is the classic bigleaf hydrangea people picture when they imagine summer in bloom: large, rounded mophead flower clusters, lush green foliage, and that rich “blue hydrangea” look that instantly elevates a landscape. In the right light—especially morning sun wit
Botanical Name
Hydrangea macrophylla
Mature Height
4 to 6 feet
Growth Rate
Approximately 24 inches per year
Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Watering
Moderate, weekly as needed
Soil
Acidic soil for deep blue blooms; alkaline for pink blooms
