Hydrangea Nikko Blue

Hydrangea Nikko Blue offers classic large mophead blooms that are blue in acidic soil and pinker in alkaline soil. Its rounded habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, hedge, shade border, cut flower. Plant it in morning sun to part shade. Water needs: consistent moisture; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 4–6 ft tall by 4–6 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Hydrangea Macrophylla
• Light: Morning sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 6–9
• Mature height: 4–6 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Blue to pink depending on soil
• Bloom / interest season: Summer
• Water: Consistent moisture; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Rounded
• Landscape uses: Foundation, hedge, shade border, cut flower
• Deer tolerance: Often browsed by deer

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.