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Twiggy Stardust is a Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly called Bigleaf hydrangea · Mophead hydrangea · French hydrangea.

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  1. Twiggy Stardust Hydrangea macrophylla

    damp_goblin

    The fall light through the window is making Twiggy Stardust's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making Twiggy Stardust's colors pop.

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  2. Twiggy Stardust Hydrangea macrophylla

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    The color on Twiggy Stardust's new growth is unreal right now.

    The color on Twiggy Stardust's new growth is unreal right now.

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  3. Twiggy Stardust Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Propagated a cutting from Twiggy Stardust. Fingers crossed it roots.

    Propagated a cutting from Twiggy Stardust. Fingers crossed it roots.

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  4. Twiggy Stardust Hydrangea macrophylla

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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  5. Twiggy Stardust Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Watered and rotated toward the sun.

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About this plant

Common name Bigleaf hydrangea · Mophead hydrangea · French hydrangea
Scientific name Hydrangea macrophylla
Sun Partial shade; morning sun, afternoon shade ideal
Water Keep soil consistently moist; wilts quickly in drought
Soil Rich, moist, well-drained; pH affects flower color
Nickname Twiggy Stardust
Pet safety No — toxic to cats and dogs if ingested
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • Flower color depends on soil pH: blue in acidic soils, pink in alkaline ones, because acidity controls aluminum uptake.
  • The showy "petals" are actually sepals of sterile flowers; the true fertile flowers are tiny and clustered beneath or in the center.
  • The genus name Hydrangea comes from Greek words for water (hydor) and vessel (angeion), referring to the cup-shaped seed capsule.
  • It contains cyanogenic glycosides, which is why all parts of the plant are poisonous if eaten.

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