Garden Goods Direct | Nikko Blue Hydrangea

The Nikko Blue Hydrangea has large, round flower heads that are a bold blue or pink depending on your soil Ph. These flowering shrubs work to turn a plain old yard into a blooming haven. The plants’ attractive green foliage compliments the blue coloring of this hydrangea shrub. Pair this with the plants’ unique branching habit, and you have a magnificent yard specimen in your midst. Botanically referred to as ‘Hydrangea Macrophylla Nikko Blue, ‘ the deciduous shrub is loved for its low maintenance care regimen and tolerance to acidic soils. Ideal conditions for this Bigleaf Hydrangea include full sun and regular watering. Growing best in hardiness zones 5-9, this Hydrangea is a gorgeous and easy addition to any garden. If your yard does not have ideal planting conditions, you need not worry. The Nikko Blue plants are hardy and tolerate partial sun and alkaline soils. These plants also have an impressive level of cold hardiness. They are fast-growing shrubs that grow to 6 feet high and just as wide yearly. They make great statement plants in your front yard under trees. They also thrive as foundation plants or backing up a classic cottage border. Not to mention the sizeable blue flower clusters make for gorgeous cut flowers.