Plants in family hydrangeaceae
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Miss Belgium'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Miss Belgium' is a compact hydrangea with purple flowers that thrive in acidic soil. Bred in Belgium in 1935, it is ideal for small gardens or pots, adding a touch of elegance to any space.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Leuchtfeuer'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Leuchtfeuer' is a compact hydrangea known for its rich red to deep pink flowers. It features glossy green leaves that develop a red or brown edge in the fall. Bred in Germany in 1962, this plant adds vibrant color to gardens and is suitable for USDA zone 6. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller garden spaces.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert' is a shy bloomer with large blue flowers in acidic soil. These flowers are suitable for cutting and drying, making them a versatile addition to gardens. This plant thrives in USDA zone 6.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Princess Beatrix'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Princess Beatrix' is known for its crimson-pink blooms that turn blue in acidic soils. This moderate-sized, free-flowering shrub is suitable for cut and dried flowers, with blooms that transition to red in the fall. It adds a vibrant touch to any garden.
Hydrangea serrata 'Diadem'
Hydrangea serrata 'Diadem' is a compact shrub with serrated leaves and blooms that change color with soil acidity. It is heat and sun tolerant, making it a reliable choice for gardens in varying climates.
Hydrangea paniculata var. grandiflora
Hydrangea paniculata var. grandiflora, commonly known as the Pee Gee Hydrangea, is renowned for its large conical white flower heads that turn pink in the fall. These sterile flowers appear in July and remain until the first hard frost, providing long-lasting visual interest. The plant has gray-green leaves and was introduced to America from Japan in 1861. It is popular for drying blooms, making it a versatile choice for floral arrangements and garden displays.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' is a showy shrub with blooms that transition from creamy white to strawberry pink from late summer to fall. It has strong green foliage and thrives in full sun to partial shade, adding vibrant color to gardens during the cooler months.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja'
This plant is a compact variety ideal for small gardens or containers, featuring vivid pink to red blooms. It is a sport of Alpengluhen and has glossy dark green leaves.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blauer Prinz'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blauer Prinz' is known for its cornflower-blue blooms in high acid soil and late flowering season. The dark green leaves persist into fall, with flower heads turning green, red, or purple. Bred in Germany in 1925, this hydrangea adds vibrant color to gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merveille'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merveille' is a compact plant introduced in 1927, known for its intense flower colors and strong, sturdy leaves. Although less known than its relative Merveille Sanguine, it offers a striking display with its small stature and vibrant blooms.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Gal'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Gal' is known for its large, prolific blooms that start pure white and turn pink in fall. The leaves turn burgundy red in cooler temperatures, adding seasonal interest.
Hydrangea serrata 'Miranda'
Hydrangea serrata 'Miranda' is a hardy plant known for its super bud hardiness and mildew-resistant foliage. It features pale striping in its blooms, which sit atop medium green leaves. This plant was bred in the UK before 1980 and is suitable for gardens in zone 6.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' is an award-winning shrub with strong growth and upright panicle blooms. It features deep green leaves and fabulous fall color, attracting butterflies with its white and blush pink flowers.
Hydrangea aspera 'Spinners'
Hydrangea aspera 'Spinners' is a subspecies of Villosa known for its vibrant purple fertile flowers that bloom in August. This plant has slender leaves of deep green and a larger growth habit compared to other Villosa species, making it a striking addition to any garden. It thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from partial to full sun exposure. Hydrangea aspera 'Spinners' is ideal for gardeners looking to add a splash of color and texture to their landscape, particularly in areas that can accommodate its larger size. Its unique floral display and robust foliage make it a standout choice for ornamental planting.
Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Deckle'
Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Deckle' is known for its frilly lacecap blooms, with color varying based on soil pH. It also offers dramatic fall leaf color.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sister Theresa'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sister Theresa' is a medium-sized shrub with dark green leaves and paper white flowers that turn green with red in the fall. It thrives in partial shade and is a classic choice for adding elegance to garden spaces.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heinrich Seidel'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Heinrich Seidel' is a vigorous grower known for its rare color stages, transitioning from cherry red to violet to blue. It is a heavy bloomer with sturdy stems, flowering from mid to late season, and adds vibrant color to any garden.
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni'
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni' is known for its blooms that change color from white to blue or pink, and eventually to red. The plant displays a blend of burgundy, crimson, and blood red hues.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lilacina'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lilacina' is a charming shrub known for its mauve to blue lacecap flowers and light green foliage. Part of the Mariesii family, it was bred in France by Victor Lemoine in 1904. This hydrangea has a long flowering period and is well-suited for wooded settings. It thrives in USDA zone 6, making it a versatile addition to gardens in temperate climates.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Baby Lace'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Baby Lace' is a compact variety known for its full blooms with bright white petals. It is a hardy plant suitable for USDA zone 4, making it a resilient choice for cooler climates.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Ilvobo'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Ilvobo' is a dwarf to medium-sized plant with large pyramidal flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. The flowers start white and turn pale pink, and the plant is cold-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 3-8.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Interhydia'
This plant is known for its showy white flowers that fade to bright pink, blooming from late summer to late fall. It grows rapidly to a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 3-4 feet, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and blooms on old wood. Prune after flowering.
Hydrangea serrata 'Komacha'
Hydrangea serrata 'Komacha' features double to triple blooms in pink to pale lavender, blooming early in summer. Its leaves age to a fall red, and it prefers some afternoon shade.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Peewee'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Peewee' is a compact form of oakleaf hydrangea, reaching 2-3 feet in height. It features creamy white panicles that turn deep red in fall, adding seasonal interest.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Semmes Beauty'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Semmes Beauty' is a deciduous shrub known for its large, conical white flower panicles that bloom in mid-summer. The blooms transition to light pink and then light brown as they age. This heat-tolerant plant features broad, light-green leaves in spring that turn glossy copper brown and red in fall. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and 20 feet wide, making it a vigorous addition to partial shade gardens or landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers well-draining acidic soil and is low-maintenance.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Madame Emile Mouillere'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Madame Emile Mouillere' is a cold-resistant hydrangea with white flowers featuring a pink or blue eye. Its glossy foliage turns red, orange, and green in autumn, adding seasonal interest to gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'La France'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'La France' is a charming shrub with pink blooms that deepen in color as they age. It was bred in the Netherlands in 1915 and requires afternoon shade to thrive. This hydrangea blooms from early season into fall, adding long-lasting color to gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood'
Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood' is a taller member of the Serrata family, blooming from July until the first frost. It features pale green and darker green leaves that turn reddish-brown in late summer. The plant's blue fertile flowers are ringed by white sterile flowers, which turn crimson red as the season changes.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin' is a striking plant that blooms in shades of pink, purple, or blue with white borders. It was bred in Germany in 1957 and is known for its intolerance to hot sun. This hydrangea adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique coloration and is best suited for cooler climates.
Hydrangea chinensis var. chinensis
Hydrangea chinensis var. chinensis is a mounding plant collected from China, growing 3-4 feet tall. It features elongated green leaves and rounded white florets with a yellow hue. The fertile flowers are butter yellow and slightly fragrant with a jasmine scent. This plant is ideal for adding a touch of elegance to gardens and thrives in full sun to partial shade.