White Bigleaf Hydrangea

5 Gallon

$59.00

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White Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘White’

A luminous white hydrangea that brightens shady gardens with pH-stable flowers, perfect for elegant landscapes and cutting.

$59.00

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

White Bigleaf Hydrangea represents a group of stunning Hydrangea macrophyllacultivars prized for their pure, luminous white flowers that bring elegance and light to the shade garden. Unlike their color-changing cousins, these varieties maintain a crisp white color regardless of soil pH, offering a reliable and sophisticated palette cleanser. They typically produce large, rounded mopheads or delicate lacecaps on a sturdy shrub, blooming in late spring to summer and often reblooming later in the season, providing a long-lasting display of classic beauty.

pH-Independent White Blooms: Features beautiful white mophead or lacecap flowers that do not change color with soil acidity, remaining a clean, bright white throughout their bloom period.
Luminous in Shade: The pure white flowers act as natural reflectors, brilliantly illuminating dark corners, woodland edges, and north-facing gardens.
Classic Large-Leaf Form: Showcases the handsome, large, textured green leaves characteristic of Hydrangea macrophylla, providing a lush backdrop.
Versatile Garden Elegance: Perfect for creating moon gardens, pairing with pastel or bold-colored plants, or providing a serene focal point in a shaded border.
Excellent for Cutting: White hydrangea blooms are highly sought after for weddings and elegant floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Large, ovate leaves with coarse texture and serrated edges.Flowers: Showy white mophead blooms (sterile florets with 4 petal-like sepals).Growth Habit: Upright, compact deciduous shrub
Mature Height: 4-8 ft
Mature Width: 4-8 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Partial shade (morning sun/afternoon shade ideal)
Key Advantages:Pure white flower clusters.Reblooms on old and new wood.Excellent cut flower potential.Adaptable to container culture
Flower Characteristics:Type: Mophead (rounded clusters).Size: 6-8" diameter.Bloom Period: Late spring through summer.Vase Life: 7-10 days
Cultural Requirements:Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained.Water: Consistent moisture (drought sensitive).Pruning: Minimal - remove spent blooms and dead wood
Landscape Uses:Foundation plantings.Mixed shrub borders.Cut flower gardens.Container specimens

Q: Do all white bigleaf hydrangeas rebloom?
A: Not all do. Some older varieties bloom only on old wood. For a longer display, look for reblooming (remontant) white cultivars that are explicitly marketed as blooming on both old and new wood.

Q: Can the white flowers turn colors?
A: True white cultivars will not turn pink or blue. However, as the blooms age, they often develop beautiful antique green, pink, or burgundy tones before turning brown, adding a second season of interest.