Growing guide · Vegetable garden and berries
Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
A large-flowered shrub whose flower colour depends on soil acidity.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Light | dappled light, part or deep shade | [1] |
| Plant size | about 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) | [1] |
| pH | acidic soil → blue flowers, alkaline → pink | [1] |
Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.