Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Gentian Dome)
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The Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) in general is native to **Japan**, specifically the coastal areas of southern Japan and Korea.
While the specific cultivar “Gentian Dome” was likely bred and developed in a nursery setting (possibly in Europe or North America), the genetic origin of the species itself remains **Japan**.