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Buy Hydrangea macrophylla 'Otaksa'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Otaksa' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Otaksa'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: blue and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Otaksa'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A favorite garden shrub in Japan. A vigorous grower of ancient ancestry, Otaksa has been making gardens richer ever since introduced in 1862. It's truly one of the great hydrangeas. Depending on the soil type, the blooms are pink or blue with a backdrop of light green foliage. This hydrangea has one of the largest flower blooms. The main flower head is made up of a number of smaller flower clusters which can be separated out for drying if desired, and as a result is an excellent choice for drying.