Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Bodensee': Alpine Lake Serenity

Named for the beautiful Lake Constance on the German-Swiss border, 'Bodensee' is a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) cultivar that brings alpine serenity to the garden. This mophead variety forms large, rounded flower heads of exceptional quality.

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Botanical Profile

'Bodensee' is a classic mophead (hortensia) hydrangea, forming large, dense, spherical flower heads 6-8 inches across. The color ranges from pink in alkaline soil to deep blue in acidic conditions. The plant grows 3-5 feet tall and wide, with glossy green foliage. This European selection is prized for its compact habit and reliable blooming.

Culture: morning sun, afternoon shade; moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Soil pH determines flower color (acidic = blue, alkaline = pink). Prune after flowering by removing spent blooms and shaping. Hardy zones 6-9. 'Bodensee' brings a piece of the Alps to any shade garden.