{"product_id":"nikko-blue-bigleaf-hydrangea-bare-root-hydrangea-bush","title":"Nikko Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea Bare Root Hydrangea Bush","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Nikko Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea Bare Root Hydrangea Bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Nikko Blue’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bigleaf Mophead Hydrangea | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese hydrangea selection | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 6–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig, beautiful blue flowers and lush green foliage—Nikko Blue is the classic hydrangea that has been charming gardeners for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNikko Blue produces spectacular rounded clusters of blue flowers against large, glossy green leaves. In acidic soils, the blooms develop their signature blue coloring, while more alkaline conditions can produce lavender or pink flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flower \u0026amp; Garden Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue in acidic soils; lavender to pink in alkaline soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, rounded mophead clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to midsummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, glossy green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded, bushy shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–6 feet tall and wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 6–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Wood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily old wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent fresh or dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings and cutting gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙 The Secret Behind Those Blue Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNikko Blue is a classic Japanese bigleaf hydrangea selection, treasured for its generous mophead blooms and rich coloring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike white panicle hydrangeas, its flower color can change with soil chemistry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidic soil with available aluminum encourages blue flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while alkaline soil typically produces pink blooms. This makes Nikko Blue especially fascinating for gardeners who love experimenting with flower color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something wonderfully nostalgic about a big blue hydrangea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love Nikko Blue for its lush, romantic flowers and the beautiful contrast it creates alongside pink, cream and apricot roses. Its large blooms are gorgeous in summer bouquets, and mature flowers can be dried for arrangements that last well beyond the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant your bare root hydrangea in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably where it receives morning sunlight and protection from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNikko Blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblooms primarily on old wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so avoid pruning in fall or early spring. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after flowering. In colder climates, protect the stems and flower buds from winter damage, as the shrub may survive winter but fail to bloom if its buds are killed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bailey Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root - Grade #1","offer_id":48024231149622,"sku":"BR-02437","price":43.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/HydrangeamacNikkoBlue-01-0583-1.jpg?v=1791486934","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/nikko-blue-bigleaf-hydrangea-bare-root-hydrangea-bush","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}