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Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Otaksa'

The Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Otaksa' (also known as 'Otaaksa') is a mophead cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla with a Japanese origin. It produces large, rounded flower heads that are typically a soft pink or blue, depending on soil pH. The plant has a graceful habit and is a reliable bloomer. This cultivar represents the classic Japanese hydrangea aesthetic.

Family:	Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Species:	macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
Cultivar:	Otaksa
Additional info:	(aka Otaaksa)

Hydrangeas: Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Nigra' (Black Stem); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hobergine' (Hovaria Series); Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Pia'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Harlequin'; Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hopaline' (Hovaria Series); 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 'Schneeball': Classic White Mophead, the Snowball Hydrangea

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Hopcorn': Unique Popcorn-Textured Mophead

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Romance' (YouMe® Series): Double Mophead with Layered Petals

Plants

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride' (Endless Summer Series)

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Lemon Daddy'

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Gentian Dome' (Enziandom)

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Big Daddy'

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Pink n Pretty'

Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Peppermint' (Forever & Ever®): Striped Mophead with Candy-Cane Florets