Hydrangea heteromalla

Hydrangea heteromalla
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Order:Cornales
Family:Hydrangeaceae
Genus:Hydrangea
Species: H. heteromalla
Binomial name
Hydrangea heteromalla
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Hydrangea heteromalla is a species of Hydrangea flower, native to the Himalayas and China. Average height is 10'-15' with inflorescences that are 5"-8" across and bloom May–June, full flowering only occurs in full sun. Is a very adaptable plant that is hardy to USDA zones (4)5-7. This plant is seldom seen in American gardens although there is nice specimen at the Hillier Arboretum.[1]

References

  1. Pages 62-66, Chapter 5; Hydrangeas for American gardens by Michael Dirr. Timber Press, 2004 ISBN 0881926418/ ISBN 9780881926415


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