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Taken on July 30th, 2008 at Home in my front yard.

Mophead hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) are the most popular hydrangeas grown in home gardens and landscapes. Most mopheads grown today are blue or pink. A few varieties are white.

The Mopheads

Mophead hydrangeas also have large leaves, but have the large ball shaped flowers. Flower colors range from light blue to deep blue, to pink, to white. These hydrangeas flower from late June into the fall. The flowers may reach as much as 8" wide on mature plants. They prefer morning sun with afternoon shade, but will tolerate full sun or as little as 3-4 hours of sun.

Popular Mophead varieties:

‘Nikko Blue’ – The most popular. Noted for its large round blue flowers. Flower color can range from soft pink to light blue.

‘Compacta’ – A great substitute for ‘Nikko Blue’. Slightly smaller and more compact growth. Flowers are a little darker, ranging from pink, violet, to dark blue. Grows to about 4.5’ feet tall and wide.

Description
Taken on July 30th, 2008 at Home in my front yard.

Mophead hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) are the most popular hydrangeas grown in home gardens and landscapes. Most mopheads grown today are blue or pink. A few varieties are white.

The Mopheads

Mophead hydrangeas also have large leaves, but have the large ball shaped flowers. Flower colors range from light blue to deep blue, to pink, to white. These hydrangeas flower from late June into the fall. The flowers may reach as much as 8" wide on mature plants. They prefer morning sun with afternoon shade, but will tolerate full sun or as little as 3-4 hours of sun.

Popular Mophead varieties:

‘Nikko Blue’ – The most popular. Noted for its large round blue flowers. Flower color can range from soft pink to light blue.

‘Compacta’ – A great substitute for ‘Nikko Blue’. Slightly smaller and more compact growth. Flowers are a little darker, ranging from pink, violet, to dark blue. Grows to about 4.5’ feet tall and wide.