Hydrangea macrophylla Tovelit

Tovelit Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Tovelit’ is a deciduous shrub known for its compact habit and dense mophead flower clusters that appear in rich pink, red-pink, or violet-blue tones depending on soil pH. This bigleaf hydrangea blooms in summer on old wood, producing rounded flower heads above glossy dark green foliage. Its smaller size and vivid flower color make it especially useful in compact garden spaces.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 3–4 ft · Height: 3–4 ft
USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Form: Compact, rounded

Light: Part shade to morning sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Water: Medium; prefers consistently moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, containers, and smaller shaded gardens where vivid flower color is desired. Flower color shifts toward blue in acidic soils and pink-red in more alkaline soils.

Care:
Plant in part shade with fertile, evenly moist soil enriched with organic matter. Prune only after flowering since buds develop on old wood. Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots during winter.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

3-4'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Blue Violet

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No