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mophead hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Mophead hydrangeas are beautiful flowers with big, round clusters of blooms. They come in many colors like blue, pink, and white, making gardens look cheerful and bright!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The mophead hydrangea has large, rounded flower clusters, resembling a globe or 'mop'. Its blooms can display vibrant shades of pink, blue, purple, or white, determined by soil pH. It stands out with its densely packed, showy flower heads and broad, deep green leaves.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCornalesFamilyHydrangeaceaeGenusHydrangea
mophead hydrangea
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mophead hydrangea

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its name, Hydrangea, means 'water vessel' due to its seed capsule shape!

Some newer varieties can bloom multiple times throughout the growing season!

The huge flower heads are actually made of many tiny flowers grouped together.

You can easily grow a new mophead hydrangea from a stem cutting!

Special abilities

Ability

Soil Color Magician

Mophead hydrangea can change its flower color from pink to blue based on soil acidity, helping it thrive in varied environments.

Ability

Water Sensor

Mophead hydrangea visibly wilts when thirsty, giving a clear signal that it needs water to prevent damage.

Measurements & details

Height
90-250 cm
Spread
90-250 cm
Flower Size
15-30 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

common eastern bumble bee

Bombus impatiens

Feeds on pollen and nectar

eats

cotton aphid

Aphis gossypii

Sucks sap from leaves

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and remember to enjoy them by looking!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is mophead hydrangea?

90-250 cm

How wide does mophead hydrangea spread?

90-250 cm

How big are the flowers on mophead hydrangea?

15-30 cm

When does mophead hydrangea bloom?

Summer to fall

Is mophead hydrangea edible?

No

Is mophead hydrangea toxic?

Mild

What is mophead hydrangea's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is mophead hydrangea pollinated?

Insect

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