Frill Ride™ Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomabavi’
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Frill Ride™ Bigleaf Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-9
Red ruffles and bows! The Frill Ride™ Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomabavi’) is a truly unique Hydrangea offering that’s cute, compact and brilliant crimson red! Pink in alkaline soil, gardeners with acidic soil will enjoy these mopheads as they transform into a lovely purple-violet hue!
Frill Ride™ is a focal point and container plant specimen waiting to happen! Just give it a sunny spot in your garden for all the “oohs and aahs” when anyone sees this new and exciting variety of Hydrangea! Backed by clean, broad green foliage that stays small, you’ll energize garden beds and mixed plantings with this fantastic bold color!
Bigleaf Hydrangea is a densely growing, compact little shrub, staying a neat and tidy 2-3 feet in height and width. Naturally rounded and now with disease resistance, you’ll not have much to worry about from these new and exciting flowering shrubs! These tolerate a wide range of growing conditions in zones 5-9.
Planting and Application:
Frill Ride™ is a gorgeous container plant that lights up garden beds, your porch, patio and seating areas alike! Any perennial or cottage bed and border will become injected with fantastic eye-popping color! Add a burst of color to your foundation plantings or along walkways and driveways as intense curb appeal!
Bigleaf Hydrangea readily tuck into any location and instantly adds bold color! For low hedges and property division that pops. The rich green leaves and big round blooms liven up tired garden plantings and you’ll enjoy armloads of blossoms for indoor floral bouquets! If you leave them on the shrub to dry, you’ll enjoy dried winter décor indoors or winter interest outside.
- Unique Frilly Ruffled Blooms!
- Big Mophead Blooms in Crimson or Purple
- Compact Size & Big Green Foliage
- Fresh & Dried Arrangements
- Containers, Specimen & Low Hedges
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hydrangea bushes do best in full sun when planted in cooler growing zones, and appreciate partial shade in warmer climates. Plant in enriched, well-drained soil that’s on the alkaline side for those rich pink blooms. Hydrangea enjoys consistent moisture and heavily mulched beds. Prune as soon as you see new growth in early spring.
Frill Ride™ Bigleaf Hydrangea is just one of the new and innovative flowering shrubs available at NatureHills.com! Order your own unique floral design décor and garden ruffles and bows today before they’re gone!
