{"product_id":"nikko-blue-hydrangea-live-plant-6-12-inch-tall-1-quart-pot-blue-mophead-hydrangea-shrub","title":"Nikko Blue Hydrangea - Live Plant, 6–12 Inches, 1-Quart Pot, Blue Mophead Flowering Shrub, Zones 5–9","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikko 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Nikko Blue Hydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWatering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Plant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our Shipping Policy and Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Looka Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68094487101483,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/0955\/9083\/files\/Salinandari_9.52-2026-09-10T190834.730.jpg?v=1793457281","url":"https:\/\/fillianursery.com\/products\/nikko-blue-hydrangea-live-plant-6-12-inch-tall-1-quart-pot-blue-mophead-hydrangea-shrub","provider":"Fillia Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}