- Zones 6 - 9
- Height 5 - 6 Feet
- Spread 5 - 6 Feet
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
The Big Daddy Hydrangea, hydrangea macrophylla ‘Big Daddy’, makes a grand statement in any landscape with its 12” to 14” pink or blue blooms. Color of blooms dependent on soil pH, which can be modified with soil amendments or fertilizer for acid loving plants. Plant as a showy accent, informal hedge or as a mass planting. Impressive in cut flower arrangements.
Big Daddy Hydrangea Care
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly, especially during periods of drought or periods of hot weather. Fertilize in early spring with an acid fertilizer if blue blooms are desired. Prune out any winter-damaged stems in early spring. Pruning, though not generally necessary, should be completed after the first flush of blooms in the spring.
Big Daddy Hydrangea Spacing
For a showy informal hedge or mass planting, plant 5 to 6 feet apart, as measured from the center of each plant.
Big Daddy Hydrangea Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink/Blue |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Part sun to shade |
| Height: 5-6 Feet |
| Spread: 5-6 Feet |
| Habit: Rounded Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Rebloomer |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Big Daddy' PP14527 |
| Common Name: Big Daddy Hydrangea |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 7-10 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Winter to Early Spring
- Is it warm enough to plant in the customer’s growing zone?
- What areas does the plant has to travel through from our nursery to your home?
- Is the plant at the nursery ready to ship.
- The plants from the South will naturally be ready sooner than the plants from the North (If you have questions or concerns about when a plant will ship please email us at info@plantaddicts.com)
Summer
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Fall into Winter
- We’ll ship all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
- Get your order in now to reserve you plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
