Nikko Blue Hydrangea 1 Live Starter Plant – Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea ‘Nikko Blue’ is a classic mophead hydrangea valued for its large, rounded flower clusters and broad green foliage. This listing includes 1 healthy, well-rooted live starter plant, approximately 6–12 inches tall, in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot.

Flower color can range from blue to pink depending on growing conditions and soil pH. The plant is a deciduous flowering shrub suited to temperate gardens and performs best in partial shade with rich, well-draining soil.

Nikko Blue is listed for USDA Zones 6–9 and prefers consistent moisture, particularly when grown in brighter locations.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Nikko Blue Mophead Hydrangea
• Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’
• Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping.
• Rooted in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot
• Classic mophead flower clusters
• Flowers may range from blue to pink depending on soil pH and conditions
• Partial shade preferred
• Rich, well-draining soil
• Medium water requirements; avoid allowing soil to dry excessively
• USDA Zones 6–9
• Deciduous broadleaf flowering shrub

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live rooted Hydrangea ‘Nikko Blue’ starter plant in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Nikko Blue Hydrangea / Mophead Hydrangea
Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Blue to Pink
Sunlight: Partial Shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining loam
Water: Medium; maintain consistent moisture
USDA Zone: 6–9
Plant Form: Rooted Starter Plant
Growth Stage: Starter Plant
Foliage: Broadleaf
Shipping Height: 6–12 inches
Pot Size: 2.5" × 3.5"

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones can Nikko Blue Hydrangea grow in?
Nikko Blue Hydrangea is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 6–9.

2. How much sunlight does Nikko Blue Hydrangea need?
It prefers partial shade and should be protected from intense afternoon sun.

3. How much water does Nikko Blue Hydrangea need?
It has medium water requirements and prefers consistently moist soil, particularly in sunnier locations.

4. What is the growth habit of Nikko Blue Hydrangea?
It is a deciduous flowering shrub that produces broad green foliage and rounded mophead flower clusters.

5. Can Nikko Blue Hydrangea be grown in a container?
Yes. The supplied plant arrives rooted in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot and can be maintained in a suitable container with appropriate drainage and growing conditions.