{"product_id":"nikko-blue-hydrangea","title":"Nikko Blue Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig summer flowers, classic shape:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the hydrangea most people picture when they think of one. Nikko Blue has rounded blooms that show up early in the summer and keep going. The plant itself stays dense and fills out nicely. You get a lot of structure without needing to trim it all the time. It fits well along a path, near a porch, or as a soft border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor you can work with:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the well-known things about Nikko Blue is the way its bloom color reacts to soil. If your soil is acidic, the flowers will show up blue. More alkaline? They’ll lean pink. If you’re somewhere in between, you might get a mix. You don’t need to change the plant—just the soil chemistry. That flexibility is handy if you’re trying to match or balance nearby plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest where winters aren’t harsh:\u003c\/b\u003e This hydrangea performs best in Zones 6–9. It does better where winters stay on the milder side. You’ll get the most blooms on older wood, so avoid pruning hard after midsummer. Morning sun and afternoon shade works well. It likes moisture but doesn’t want soggy roots. Give it decent soil, light, and a little space, and it’ll do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikko Blue Hydrangea works in a lot of landscape styles. If you’ve got a spot that gets some light but not too much heat, it’s a solid pick. You’ll get good shape, strong bloom, and a color that you can nudge in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Spring Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"PREMIUM \/ 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring","offer_id":50114487124264,"sku":"93542","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 GALLON \/ 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Fall","offer_id":50287841214760,"sku":"11166","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5784\/1448\/files\/93542.webp?v=1746213659","url":"https:\/\/springhillnursery.live\/products\/nikko-blue-hydrangea","provider":"Spring Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}