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Turf Warrior is a Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly called Bigleaf hydrangea · Mophead hydrangea · French hydrangea.

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  1. Turf Warrior Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Checked Turf Warrior for hitchhikers before bringing it indoors. Found two.

    Checked Turf Warrior for hitchhikers before bringing it indoors. Found two.

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  2. Turf Warrior Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Gave Turf Warrior one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

    Gave Turf Warrior one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

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  3. Turf Warrior Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Trimmed the dead tips, looking sharp again.

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  4. Turf Warrior Hydrangea macrophylla

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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  5. Turf Warrior Hydrangea macrophylla

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    Fresh moss pole installed, climbing already.

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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 Turf Warrior
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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