Shrub
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Penny MacHydrangea macrophyllaNikko BlueHydrangea macrophyllaRooted BrillianceHydrangea macrophylla
Sizes & Pricing
2 galFrom$34.95
3 galFrom$29.95
#5MonroviaFrom$89.95
7 galFrom$119.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightPart Shade (morning sun, Afternoon shade)
WaterModerate to High
Mature size3-8 feet × 3-8 feet (varies greatly by species)
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
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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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
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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.