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Posted 10/19/2022 in Shrub

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata'

A compact, rounded deciduous shrub, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata' features sterile pink or blue flower flowers in the mid to late summer. Large obovate leaves are green with variegated white edges.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata'
Common Name
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, mildew, aphids

Plant Story

A compact, rounded deciduous shrub, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata' features sterile pink or blue flower flowers in the mid to late summer. Large obovate leaves are green with variegated white edges.

Special Care Instructions

Flowers are blue in acidic soil (add sulfate) and pink in alkaline (add lime). Prune after flowering.

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