Hydrangea macrophylla Spike™ ('Kolk25')

Common Name: Spike Bigleaf Hydrangea

Patent: PPAF

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloomcolor: Pink or blue

Exposure: Full sun to full shade

Height: 90.0-120.0 cm (36-48")

Spread: 90.0-120.0 cm (36-48")

Water: Moist, acidic, humus rich, well drained soil prefered, tolerated any moist, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Zone: 5

Deer Resistant: Occasionally damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Not drought tolerant

Characteristics: Upright, rounded, deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green foliage, Bears large, rounded clusters of ruffled, blue or pink flowers in summer. The flower heads persist into the fall and winter, Flower colour is dependent on soil pH, Attractive addition to beds, borders and container and patio plantings