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Posted 05/09/2023 in Shrub

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra'

Admired for it's unique black stems, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra' features pastel pink or blue flowers contrast the dark stems, making it a great specimen plant that all your neighbors will envy.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra'
Common Name
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Mass Specimen
Potential Pests
Bud blight, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, mildew, and aphids

Plant Story

Admired for it's unique black stems, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nigra' features pastel pink or blue flowers contrast the dark stems, making it a great specimen plant that all your neighbors will envy.

Special Care Instructions

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

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