Landscape Notes: ‘Nikko Blue’ Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla produces abundant blue or pink flower clusters in summer that can be cut and used in arrangements. Best used in shrub borders, accent plant, or specimen. ‘Nikko Blue’ Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla produce blue flower clusters in acid soil and pink blooms in neutral or alkaline soil.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Nikko Blue’ Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla thrives in full sun or light shade. Prefers a rich, moist, well drained soil. Prune heavily in the early spring, if needed.
Other Notes: ‘Nikko Blue’ Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla is the most reliable of the blue flowered selections, with exceptional large blooms that are consistently truer blue in a wide range of soils. Enjoy a wealth of attractive, deep blue, globe shaped flowerheads all summer with ‘Nikko Blue’!
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Genus |
Hydrangea |
Species |
macrophylla |
Container Size |
3 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Mature Height |
3 to 4 Feet |
Mature Spread |
5 to 6 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
7-9 |
Mature Form |
Rounding |
Growth Rate |
Rapid |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Light Shade |
Flower Color |
Blue or Pink Depending Upon pH |
Fall Color |
Green |
Bloom Period |
Summer |