Bigleaf Hydrangea
Nothing says “Summer is here!” quite like the arrival of pink, blue, purple, white and red Hydrangea blooms. A classic, timeless ornamental known to the avid gardener and the novice alike, the Hydrangea genus has been hybridized, cultivated, and re-imagined many times: from bloom colors, to compact and dwarf cultivars, to climbing species that scramble up building facades, and everything in between. This week, we’d like to take you on a journey into the wild and wonderful world of Hydrangea macrophylla, Bigleaf Hydrangea, highlighting some lesser-known facts and reintroducing you to the time-honored deciduous shrub, with a contemporary twist.