Hydrangea macrophylla Sneeuwbal

Snowball Hydrangea

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sneeuwbal' is a deciduous shrub featuring large, snow-white mophead flowers in summer. It requires acidic soil and a cold dormancy period to bloom profusely.
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Plant Details

Common Name Snowball Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hyd</strong>rangea
Species Macrophylla
Variety Sneeuwbal
Origin Japan
Blooming Large white mophead flowers in summer
Leaf Color Deep green, turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, peat-based potting mix with good drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; do not allow to dry out completely during growing season

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Sunlight & Care

Morning sun preferred; protect from harsh afternoon heat to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly from May to August; reduce in September

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering; remove dead wood and spent blooms carefully

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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