Hydrangea macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1234715
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 62: 144 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234053
Common Names
- Hydrangea macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Hydrangea
- Large-Fruited Hydrangea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrangea macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Hydrangea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrangea macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrangea macrocarpa has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrangea macrocarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Hydrangea macrocarpa
Hydrangea macrocarpa can be found in North America, primarily in the eastern United States and Canada. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Hydrangea macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrangea macrocarpa?
Hydrangea macrocarpa
What type of plant is Hydrangea macrocarpa?
Deciduous shrub
Where is Hydrangea macrocarpa native to?
China
Species in the Hydrangea genus
Hydrangea alternifolia, Hydrangea amagiana, Hydrangea asterolasia, Hydrangea coenotialis, Hydrangea diplostemona, Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea mizushimarum, Hydrangea peruviana, Hydrangea preslii, Hydrangea serratifolia, Hydrangea steyermarkii, Hydrangea taiwaniana, Hydrangea arborescens, Hydrangea cinerea, Hydrangea radiata, Hydrangea mathewsii, Hydrangea tarapotensis, Hydrangea paniculata, Hydrangea quercifolia, Hydrangea jelskii, Hydrangea seemannii, Hydrangea involucrata, Hydrangea sikokiana, Hydrangea hirta, Hydrangea luteovenosa, Hydrangea petiolaris, Hydrangea kawagoeana, Hydrangea liukiuensis, Hydrangea chinensis, Hydrangea anomala, Hydrangea integrifolia, Hydrangea moellendorffi, Hydrangea kwangtungensis, Hydrangea stenophylla, Hydrangea mangshanensis, Hydrangea davidii, Hydrangea linkweiensis, Hydrangea lingii, Hydrangea gracilis, Hydrangea coenobialis, Hydrangea kwangsiensis, Hydrangea chungii, Hydrangea heteromalla, Hydrangea zhewanensis, Hydrangea hypoglauca, Hydrangea bretschneideri, Hydrangea xanthoneura, Hydrangea sargentiana, Hydrangea aspera, Hydrangea strigosa,
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50077888: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.