Plants in family hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea paniculata
Hydrangea paniculata is a fast-growing ornamental shrub known for its creamy-white, airy flowers that can reach 10-12 inches in length. Blooming in late August, the flowers develop pinkish blushes as they mature and can remain on the plant during mild winters. This cold-hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and is pollinator-friendly. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake'
Philadelphus 'Miniature Snowflake' is a compact plant with glossy, oval leaves and delicate, double white flowers shaped like snowflakes. It emits a citrus scent in late spring and is cold hardy in zones 4-7. This plant grows best in fast-draining soil and is disease resistant.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Golden Penny'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Golden Penny' is notable for its yellow-green foliage and dense, ruffled mophead blooms. The flower color varies with soil pH, and it thrives in full sun to full shade depending on the climate. This hydrangea is attractive to pollinators and performs best in moist, well-drained soils.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy' is a vibrant plant with bright yellow foliage and large mophead flowers that open white and turn blue or pink. It grows 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide, thriving in Zone 5. This plant prefers slightly moist soil during the growing season and adds a splash of color to any garden.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell' is a compact, prolific bloomer with white panicle blossoms. It is winter hardy and thrives in urban conditions, making it suitable for USDA zones 3-8. This low-maintenance shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads 3-4 feet, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It blooms from summer until frost and prefers full sun to partial shade with consistent average moisture.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Spirit'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Spirit' is a mophead form of hydrangea with rich pink flowers, similar to the 'Annabelle' variety. It features slightly smaller flower heads, about 6 inches wide, which can grow up to 10 inches if cut to the ground in spring. This plant is drought-tolerant but prefers well-drained, moist soil, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Yofloma'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Yofloma' is a compact shrub with golden yellow foliage and large mopheads of pure white flowers in summer. The foliage brightness fades during flowering, and the plant prefers morning sun and moist soil. It grows 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokratorch'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokratorch' is a deciduous ornamental shrub with blooms that change from creamy white to deep red. It attracts butterflies and blooms from summer until fall. This plant tolerates urban pollution and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
Philadelphus 'Goose Creek'
Philadelphus 'Goose Creek' is a fragrant shrub with double-white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall, is cold hardy in USDA zones 4-8, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo' is known for its enormous white lace-cap blooms and deep blue-green foliage. It blooms on new wood and is easy to care for, attracting pollinators and providing habitat for birds and wildlife.
Hydrangea serrata 'Mak20'
Hydrangea serrata 'Mak20' is a reblooming hydrangea that produces large, flat-topped blooms with double florets from late spring into fall. Its dark green foliage has finely serrated edges, turning burgundy-red-purple in autumn. The flower color varies with soil pH, and the plant grows on both new and old wood.