Kimono™ Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomabebos’
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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
Kimono™ Bigleaf Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-8
Gorgeous two-tone blooms, the crimson-red margins and brilliant white centers of Kimono™ Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomabebos’) will leave you breathless! Compact rich green foliage and long-lasting blooms add to the many other great qualities these shrubs have to offer your landscape!
The dense mopheads of blossoms add incredible bi-color blooms to your garden borders, containers and floral bouquets! The quilted and textured dark green leaves remain neat and tidy all growing season and become the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous blossoms! Not only will you enjoy a flush of vivid flowers all summer, but continue reblooming until frost in the fall!
Kimono™ is cold tolerant and heat resistant between growing zones 5 through 8! These compact blooms won’t take up much room in your garden but deliver dramatic high-impact red and white blooms in alkaline soil. In acidic conditions, you may see your blooms take on more purples or violet.
Planting and Application:
These are an ideal size and shape for small space gardening and container gardens. Anyone with a sunny spot on their porch, patio or balcony can enjoy these brilliant blossoms! Pot up for a welcome front entry display or brighten seating areas with vivid color.
Bigleaf Hydrangea are fantastic for low borders and colorful rows along walkways or as add curb appeal as facer shrub along your partially shaded foundations. But these really shine as easy-care mass plantings or as stand-alone specimens among other alkaline soil-loving plants and perennials! Pop into cutting gardens to bring the wonderful color indoors too!
- Vibrant Wine-Red Edged White Centered Blooms
- Large Reblooming Mopheads
- Dark Green Large Foliage
- Compact Low Hedge & Container-Sized
- Low Hedges, Specimen & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bigleaf Hydrangeas do best in the full sun when planted in cooler growing zones but appreciates shade in the hotter summers. Plant in well-draining enriched soil that has plenty of alkaline soil for the vivid pink color. Provide consistent moisture, especially during the heat and a thick layer of mulch.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Alkaline for Pink/Red & Acidic for Blue/Violet/Purple
- Prune Early Spring When New Growth Emerges
Big mophead blooms and luscious red-wine and white flower, the Kimono™ Bigleaf Hydrangea is a unique bi-color reblooming Hydrangea that is cold hardy and heat tolerant! Order new and innovative varieties from NatureHills.com today and have them delivered to your door!
