Nikko Blue Hydrangea - Live Plant, 6–12 Inches, 1-Quart Pot, Blue Mophead Flowering Shrub, Zones 5–9

About This Plant

Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’) is a deciduous flowering shrub known for large mophead blooms and lush green foliage. Flower color varies with soil acidity, typically blue under acidic conditions and pinker in less acidic to alkaline conditions. This young plant is established in a 1-quart nursery pot and is suitable for garden beds, borders, foundations, hedges, and decorative containers. Mature height is approximately 4–6 feet with a moderate growth rate.

What You Will Receive

1 live Nikko Blue Hydrangea plant, height approximately 6–12 inches, grown and shipped in a 1-quart nursery pot. Healthy young flowering shrub with potential variations in height, fullness, foliage, and flowering stage. Plants may arrive with temporary leaf drop or mild shipping stress. Flowers may not be present on arrival as this is a young plant.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Nikko Blue Hydrangea
• Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Young established potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade ideal
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
• Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Keep consistently watered, especially in warm or dry weather. For bluer flowers, maintain acidic soil; color may shift toward pink as soil pH increases. After shipping, acclimate the plant in a protected area with bright indirect light or gentle morning sun. Nikko Blue primarily flowers on old wood, so avoid heavy late-season or spring pruning that could remove developing flower buds.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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