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Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nigra' (Black Stem)

The Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nigra' (also known as 'Mandshurica' or 'Black Stem') is a unique mophead cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla prized for its striking blackish-purple stems that contrast beautifully with the green foliage and pink or blue flowers. The flower color varies with soil pH. This cultivar adds architectural interest to the garden even before it blooms.

Family:	Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species:	macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Cultivar:	Nigra
Additional info:	(aka Mandshurica, Black Stem)

Hydrangeas: Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hobergine' (Hovaria Series); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Pia'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Harlequin'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hopaline' (Hovaria Series); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Otaksa'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Alpengluhen' (Alpen Glow); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Frillibet'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Todi': Compact Mophead Charm; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Monrey': Buttons and Bows of the Garden; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Together': Forever United in Bloom

Garden Articles

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Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hopcorn': Unique Popcorn-Textured Mophead

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Plants

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'

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