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Big Daddy

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Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. Bigleaf hydrangea · Ornamentals · bred by Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W

also searched as: биг дадди

Variety description

10 August 2026

The shrub with an upright, rounded crown shape reaches 150–180 cm in height and width at maturity. The leaves are large, ovate, with serrated margins, dark green in color, and have a glossy surface.

Mophead-type inflorescences are characterized by their very large size and appear on both old and new shoots, ensuring blooming from summer to autumn. Flower color varies from blue in acidic soil to pink in alkaline.

The plant is winter hardy in USDA zone 6, requires covering in zone 5. Used in landscape design for solitary and group plantings, creating hedges, and growing in containers.

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Countries of admission

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W. 9 Developed the variety
Applicant
Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W. 9 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Johnson, Jr. Ozzie W. 9 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 10313131
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  1. Application filed 6 December 2002
  2. Registered 10 February 2004
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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