Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Hydrangea
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a deciduous flowering shrub native to Japan, famous for its large, rounded mophead or flat lacecap flower clusters in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Flower color is influenced by soil pH, with acidic soils producing blue tones and alkaline soils producing pink. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple, Blue
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Provide morning sun and afternoon shade in NE Florida — direct afternoon sun combined with summer heat stresses plants and reduces flowering. East- or north-facing exposures work best.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not allow to dry out between waterings. Avoid overhead irrigation to reduce foliar disease — water at the base. Expect afternoon wilt on hot days; check soil moisture before irrigating.
Plant in rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil amended with compost. In NE Florida's sandy soils, incorporate organic matter before planting. Fertilize in spring and early summer with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid late-season feeding.
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Common questions
Is Hydrangea a good plant for St. Augustine?
Hydrangea is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 3-8 feet × 3-8 feet (varies greatly by species).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.