Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Krismisroos, Bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, Hortensia, Lacecap hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea, Penny mac

Family: Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea)

Distribution: China, Japan

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The species name “macrophylla” means large or long-leaved. The flowers are pink and blue grouped in large heads and the colour could be affected by the soil’s acidity. Flowering lasts from early summer to early winter. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world in many climates.