Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lilacina'

Lilacina Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lilacina’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its delicate lacecap flower heads in soft lilac, lavender, or pale pink shades depending on soil pH. This bigleaf hydrangea blooms in summer on old wood, with broad outer sterile florets surrounding clusters of fertile center flowers that give the blooms a refined, airy appearance. Dark green foliage provides strong contrast, and the soft flower coloring gives this cultivar a gentle, elegant presence in shaded landscapes.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft · Height: 4–6 ft
USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Form: Upright, rounded

Light: Part shade to filtered sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Water: Medium; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub beds where its soft lacecap blooms add subtle color and texture. Flower color may shift more blue in acidic soils and pink-lilac in more alkaline soils.

Care:
Plant in part shade with organic-rich, consistently moist soil. Prune only after flowering if shaping is needed, since flower buds form on old wood. Mulch to help conserve moisture and protect roots during winter.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No