Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Generale Vicomtesse De Vibraye'
Hydrangea macrophylla
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) (Info) |
| Species: | macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Generale Vicomtesse De Vibraye |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Générale Vicomtesse De Vibraye) |
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
North Augusta, South Carolina
Nacogdoches, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Dec 2, 2004, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote: According to the authors of "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" (2004 - Timber Press), " A large shrub with long and slender branches, up to 6.5' or more, which makes the plant often untidy. The flowers are borne in rounded corymbs of 6'-8'. In harsh weather, such as wind and rain, branches bearing flowers bend to the ground and should be staked. The flowers easily turn light blue on acid soil, but are pink in more alkaline soils, despite the plant's "blue" reputation. It is a hybrid between 'Otaksa' and 'Rosea'. Long forgotten, this cultivar is back in cultivation. Bred by Emile Mouillere, France, in 1909. RHS Awards: AM 1947, AGM 1992." |
