Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea grows in morning sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Hydrangea
Hydrangea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Morning sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Hydrangea as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is listed in the Hydrangeaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0228
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Hydrangea is listed for morning sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Morning sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to flowering from seed
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.