Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
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This cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla has become the standard for blue mophead hydrangeas. In acid soil conditions it can be counted on to produce large 15 cm wide heads packed with sky blue florets. 'Nikko Blue' originated in Japan, and has been a classic plant in western gardens since before 1970.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 to 9 |
Light Requirements: | Part Shade to Full Sun |
Height: | 120 cm to 180 cm |
Spread: | 120 cm to 180 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Rich, moist organic soils with a steady water supply |
Bloom Time | Early to late Summer |
Planting Time: | Spring to Fall if given a steady water supply |
Use: | Shrub borders, mass planting, shade gardens waterside gardens |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Large rounded densely packed heads of sterile florets, rich sky blue in acid soil, but pink in alkaline conditions. Blooms on old wood |
Foliage: | Coarse textured medium green ovate toothed leaves. No appreciable fall colour. |
Benefits: | Vigorous grower, very floriferous, cut/dried flower production |