Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomagrito'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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.
Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea
Plant Highlights
Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
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Growing Zones 5-9
Frilly green and white mopheads for your garden enjoyment! Check out the Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomagrito') from Bloomin' Easy® and Nature Hills! Deeply quilted and luxurious deep green leaves fill out this wonderfully compact selection! A reblooming Bigleaf Hydrangea with densely packed mopheads in bright and cheerful green slowly ages to creamy white closer to fall for an eye-catching two-tone effect!
Butterflies and your floral bouquets will love the repeat blooms that last all summer, then dry on the shrub for fall and winter interest, dried décor, and crafts! Grin and Tonic™ only grow 2-3 feet in height and width, so any sized garden or container garden can enjoy these unique fluffy blossoms!
These bright and lively Bigleaf Hydrangea thrives in zones 5-9. Need to find your hardiness zone? Use our map to locate yours! White Bigleaf Hydrangeas are exceptions to the Microphylla tendency to change color depending on soil pH and stay a creamy green and white all growing season!
Planting and Application:
The beauty of green and white blooms is they seem to go with every other flower color out there! Both frilly and compact, these Hydrangea fit right into any sized garden and every style out there! Ideal for thrillers and spillers in planters and containers, you’ll dress up your front porches and entry with flouncy green blooms! Patios and seating areas gain a specimen planting that goes with all color schemes!
Wonderfully compact and space-saving, Grin and Tonic™ Hydrangea look fantastic with ferns and foliage plants, complements Roses and other Hydrangea, and lights up the part-shade woodland garden and understory. Use these low-growing ornamental shrubs as edging or low-property definition! Perfect for skirting garden ornaments, trees as facer plants, or lighting up the dark foliage of your foundation hedges!
- Dramatic Tightly Packed Mopheads
- Bright Green Blooms Age Creamy White
- Deep Green, Large Quilted Foliage
- Compact, Small-Scale Rounded Deciduous Shrub
- Floral Design & Pollinators
- Foundations, Borders, Specimen & Low Hedges
#ProPlantTips For Care
Best in full sun and partial sun in cooler zones, but partial shade with an emphasis on afternoon shade is recommended in warmer climates. In cooler zones, the more sun you give Hydrangea, the more blooms you'll enjoy! Plant these flowering ornamentals in moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil.
Topdress with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch as they thrive when having that even moisture and protection. Hydrangea care can look overwhelming, but it's pretty easy! We have a few recommendations for you while taking care of your plant. Once established, water consistently as you would other plants and use an acid-loving flowering plant fertilizer. Blooming on old wood earlier and producing flowers later on new shoots from the base, prune Bigleaf Hydrangea after the flowering has occurred. This will encourage healthy and happy blooms later!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade - Favoring Afternoon Shade
- Water Consistently
- Mulch Root System Well
- Provide Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Prune After Flowering - Blooms on Old Wood
Grin and Tonic™ Bigleaf Hydrangea adds a refreshing fizz to your landscape without sacrificing space! Order your own Bloomin' Easy® Hydrangeas and other gorgeous landscape delights today from NatureHills.com!
