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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 5b-9a

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, hedge, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As its name implies, the flower heads of the 3-5' shrub are Huge as well as colorful (pink in alkaline, blue in acid) in the late summer garden. PSh/M (not dry)/acid:blue, alkaline:pink.
Huge pink to blue flowers depending on soil pH, blue in acid soils, it flowers young.
A giant amongst the rest. Deep pink or purplish-blue large flowers make this a most outstanding plant. It is strong, vigorous, and free-flowering. Goliath is a popular variety for forcing in Europe because of all its outstanding qualities. Leave it some room and it won't disappoint you. One bloom makes a bouquet.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath' plant

How to Grow Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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