Hydrangea 'Big Daddy'

Hydrangea 'Big Daddy'

A bold, summer-blooming hydrangea with gigantic balloon-like flowers that turn pink in alkaline soil and blue in acidic soil. Easy to grow in hot, humid climates, it’s perfect for hedges, mass plantings, or cutting gardens.

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Hydrangea 'Big Daddy'

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Price: $23.99

Features

Characteristics

Plant Needs

The ‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea lives up to its name with enormous, globe-shaped blooms that can reach the size of balloons at a child’s birthday party. In summer, its mophead flowers open pink in alkaline soil and blue in acidic soil, giving gardeners the fun of tailoring color through soil pH. Growing 5–6 feet tall and wide, this deciduous shrub forms a full, rounded shape with lush foliage that stays fresh even in hot, humid southern summers. The long-lasting blooms are excellent for cutting, whether used fresh in arrangements or dried for year-round enjoyment.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we love plants that deliver big impact with little fuss, and Big Daddy is one of the showiest hydrangeas we grow. Its massive blooms are instant conversation starters, and its ability to thrive in southern heat makes it a reliable performer in the landscape. Whether you love the soft pastels of pink and blue, or you just want flowers large enough to wow the neighbors, Big Daddy is a hydrangea that never disappoints.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Shrub

Height Category:

Tall

Garden Height:

5 - 6 Feet

Spread:

5 - 6 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Green

Flower Colors:

Blue, Pink

Habit:

Upright

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Part Shade, Shade

Bloom Time:

Summer

Hardiness Zones:

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:

Medium

Uses:

Accent, Hedge, Mass Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Best in part shade to shade; protect from hot afternoon sun.
  • Plant in well-drained, consistently moist soil; mulch 1–2″ to conserve moisture.
  • Water regularly, especially during summer heat.
  • Fertilize yearly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Prune in summer after flowering, removing spent blooms and shaping lightly.
  • Hardy to USDA Zones 6a–9b (approx. –10°F to 0°F).

Uses Notes

  • Perfect accent shrub with dramatic summer flowers.
  • Excellent for hedges or mass plantings where bold color is desired.
  • A top choice for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.
  • Adds seasonal drama to mixed borders or foundation beds.

The ‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea lives up to its name with enormous, globe-shaped blooms that can reach the size of balloons at a child’s birthday party. In summer, its mophead flowers open pink in alkaline soil and blue in acidic soil, giving gardeners the fun of tailoring color through soil pH. Growing 5–6 feet tall and wide, this deciduous shrub forms a full, rounded shape with lush foliage that stays fresh even in hot, humid southern summers. The long-lasting blooms are excellent for cutting, whether used fresh in arrangements or dried for year-round enjoyment.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we love plants that deliver big impact with little fuss, and Big Daddy is one of the showiest hydrangeas we grow. Its massive blooms are instant conversation starters, and its ability to thrive in southern heat makes it a reliable performer in the landscape. Whether you love the soft pastels of pink and blue, or you just want flowers large enough to wow the neighbors, Big Daddy is a hydrangea that never disappoints.

Plant Type:

Shrub

Height Category:

Tall

Garden Height:

5 - 6 Feet

Spread:

5 - 6 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Green

Flower Colors:

Blue, Pink

Habit:

Upright

Light Requirement:

Part Shade, Shade

Bloom Time:

Summer

Hardiness Zones:

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:

Medium

Uses:

Accent, Hedge, Mass Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Best in part shade to shade; protect from hot afternoon sun.
  • Plant in well-drained, consistently moist soil; mulch 1–2″ to conserve moisture.
  • Water regularly, especially during summer heat.
  • Fertilize yearly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Prune in summer after flowering, removing spent blooms and shaping lightly.
  • Hardy to USDA Zones 6a–9b (approx. –10°F to 0°F).

Uses Notes

  • Perfect accent shrub with dramatic summer flowers.
  • Excellent for hedges or mass plantings where bold color is desired.
  • A top choice for cut flowers, both fresh and dried.
  • Adds seasonal drama to mixed borders or foundation beds.

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