Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave'
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'Blue Wave' is a tried and true selection of Bigleaf Hydrangea that dates back to 1904. Its broad flat flower umbels can reach over 20 cm across, and are made up of a froth of tiny fertile lacy flowers, surrounded by many larger sterile florets. This shrub is a vigorous grower, and blooms on old wood. 'Blue Wave' was originally introduced as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta'
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 to 9 |
Light Requirements: | Part Shade to Full Sun |
Height: | 90 cm to 180 cm |
Spread: | 90 cm to 180 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Rich, moist organic soils with a steady water supply |
Bloom Time | July to August |
Planting Time: | Spring to Fall if given a steady water supply |
Use: | Shade gardens, shrub borders, waterside gardens, butterfly gardens |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Large flat lacy umbels of tiny fertile flowers surrounded by a fringe of prominent sterile florets. Flower colour is dependent on soil pH (acid= blue to purple, alkaline = lilac to pink) |
Foliage: | Coarse textured dark green ovate toothed leaves. |
Benefits: | Shade plant, attracts bees and butterflies, tolerant of salt spray. |