Tribe Hydrangeeae Scientific name Hydrangea heteromalla Rank Species | Subfamily Hydrangeoideae Genus Hydrangea Higher classification Hydrangea | |
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Similar Hydrangea, Hydrangea bretschneideri, Hydrangea aspera, Hydrangea involucrata, Hydrangea sargentiana | ||
Hydrangea heteromalla is a species of Hydrangea flower, native to the Himalayas and China. Average height is 10'-15' with inflorescences that are 5"-8" across and bloom May-June,full flowering only occurs in full sun.Is a very adaptable plant that is hardy to USDA zones (4)5-7. This plant is seldom seen in American gardens although there is nice specimen at the Hillier Arboretum.
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