| Hydrangea macrophylla | |
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| H. macrophylla | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus: | Hydrangea |
| Species: | H. macrophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. |
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Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of Hydrangea native to Japan. Common names include Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, Penny Mac and Hortensia. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world in many climates.
Hydrangea macrophylla blossoms can be either pink, blue, or purple shades, depending on a pH-dependent mobilization and uptake of soil aluminium into the plants.[1]
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In climates where hydrangea flowers, place in a mixed shrub border or at the back of a flower bed. Its rich foliage and large size make it a wonderful background for white or light colored flowers, even tall growing perennials and annuals. In warm climates H. macrophylla is good for adding a splash of springtime color to shady areas and woodland gardens. Minimal pruning is recommended for most prolific flowering. Flowers are easily air dried and are long lasting.
Some popular Hydrangea cultivars include:
Phyllodulcin, hydrangenol, and their 8-O-glucosides, and Thunberginols A and F can be found in H. macrophylla.[2] Thunberginol B[3], the dihydroisocoumarins thunberginol C, D and E, the dihydroisocoumarin glycosides thunberginol G 3'-O-glucoside and (-)-hydrangenol 4'-O-glucoside[4] can be found in Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium, the processed leaves of H. macrophylla var. thunbergii.