Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
Flower Color*
- Multi-Colored
- Blue
- Dark Blue
- Light Blue
- Light Pink
- Pink
- Dark Pink
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
- Purple/Brilliant Purple
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Bees
Preferred Planting Season*
- Fall Planting
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Moist
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Spring Flowering
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Summer Flowering
- Summer
- Spring
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flowers
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Understory Planting
- Cut Flowers
- Under Power Lines
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Hydrangea is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Blooms will be blue colored in acid type soils and pink in alkaline soils. Change the color by simply adding Aluminum sulfide to the soil.
BIG DADDY HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea macrophylla
'Big Daddy'
PP14527 Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Big Daddy Hydrangea online. Gigantic 12"-14" flower heads from early summer up until fall. Blooms are pink in alkaline soils and blue in acid soils. Dark green leaves and sturdy branches makes this attractive even when not in bloom.
Mature Height:
5-6 Feet
Mature Spread:
4-6 Feet
Family: Hydrangeaceae
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Common Name: Hydrangea
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
3 gallon Potted
SKU: 1322
(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
(0 units available now)
Standard Package
SL
$75.00
Discontinued
7 gallon Potted
SKU: 3835
(6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters)
(0 units available now)
Standard Package
SL
$200.00
Discontinued
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