Nikko Blue Hydrangea – Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' Live Starter Plant | Mophead Hydrangea | 6–12 Inch Shrub

Add timeless beauty to your landscape with a live Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'), a beloved mophead hydrangea known for its spectacular, globe-shaped flower clusters. This fast-growing deciduous shrub produces impressive blooms up to 5 inches across during summer, with flower color ranging from rich blue to soft pink depending on your soil's pH. Ideal for foundation plantings, cottage gardens, woodland borders, and containers, Nikko Blue Hydrangea provides season-long color and lush green foliage. You will receive one healthy, well-rooted starter plant approximately 6–12 inches tall growing in a 2.5" x 3.5" nursery pot, similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Nikko Blue Hydrangea starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted shrub
✔️ Approximately 6–12 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in a 2.5" x 3.5" nursery pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Nikko Blue Hydrangea
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal)
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: To encourage blue flowers, maintain acidic soil. More alkaline soils may produce pink blooms. Water regularly during dry periods and mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and keep roots cool.