General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Plant Spread: 24-30 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Other: Flower color will be violet-purple in acidic soil and pink in neutral/basic soil.
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Let's Dance®
Trade Name: Big Band
Cultivar name: 'SMNHMP'
Common names
  • Hydrangea

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Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-07-19
Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-07-19
Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-07-19

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy
Discussion Threads about this plant
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This is sooo pretty! by GigiAdeniumPlumeria Jul 19, 2023 7:35 PM 4
Gorgeous by GigiAdeniumPlumeria Jul 19, 2023 7:33 PM 2

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