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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Species)

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

The Bigleaf Hydrangea species (Hydrangea macrophylla) is the classic garden hydrangea known for its large, glossy leaves and showy flower heads. Flower color ranges from pink to blue depending on soil aluminum availability and pH. This species includes both mophead (hortensia) and lacecap flower forms, and numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use.

Family:Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species:macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)

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