Dooley Hydrangea produces large mopheads of rich blue or pink, depending on soil pH. This is a vigorous growing, exceptionally cold hardy Big Leaf Hydrangea introduced by Dr. Michael Dirr. Hydrangeas are easy to grow deciduous shrubs that prefer partly shaded areas of the garden with a rich, moist but not wet, soil.

Grows To: 4-6'H x 5-7'W

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9

Outdoor Light: Light shade, Part shade, AM sun, Part sun, *Full sun

pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline

Soil & Moisture: Moist, but not wet, moderately fertile, humus rich, well-drained soils.

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Salt Tolerance: Moderate soil and aerosol salt tolerance

Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered

Native To / Origin: US Gardens - introduced by Dr. Michael Dirr, 1996, from the garden of Coach Vincent J. Dooley

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