When to Plant Hydrangea in Zone 11A
USDA Zone
11A
Cities Covered
34
Avg Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
Plant Type
Nursery Stock
Planting Calendar for Zone 11A
Plant Nursery Stock Friday, December 18, 2026
Pro Tip: Plant container-grown or bare-root Hydrangea in early spring — dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and water deeply through the first season.
Plant Details
Scientific Name Hydrangea macrophylla
Days to Maturity 120 days
Sun Requirements Part Shade (morning sun, afternoon shade)
Plant Spacing 5 ft apart
Cities in Zone 11A
Hermosa Beach, California Malibu, California Venice, California Playa Del Rey, California San Diego, California Miami, Florida Miami Beach, Florida Key Biscayne, Florida North Miami Beach, Florida Hialeah, Florida Dania, Florida Hallandale, Florida Hollywood, Florida Homestead, Florida Key Largo, Florida Opa Locka, Florida Pompano Beach, Florida Pembroke Pines, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boca Raton, Florida Deerfield Beach, Florida Delray Beach, Florida Captiva, Florida Santa Monica, California La Jolla, California Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii Holualoa, Hawaii Honaunau, Hawaii Kamuela, Hawaii Ninole, Hawaii Ookala, Hawaii Paauilo, Hawaii Volcano, Hawaii
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Growing Hydrangea in USDA Zone 11A
Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Hydrangea is planted as a container-grown or bare-root nursery plant, not from seed — plant around Friday, December 18, 2026, or in early fall.
Expect to harvest your Hydrangea approximately 120 days after planting.