Plants in genus hydrangea
Hydrangea 'Summer Frost'
Hydrangea 'Summer Frost' is a cross between hydrangea macrophylla and serrata, featuring lacecap blooms that are pH sensitive. Its foliage color varies with climate, making it a dynamic addition to gardens that can adapt to different environmental conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sunday Fraise'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Sunday Fraise' is a compact hydrangea with blooms that transition from white to strawberry pink. It grows to a size of 3 feet by 3 feet, making it suitable for smaller garden spaces.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Greenspire' is a unique hydrangea with lime green florets that bloom from July through fall. It features glossy foliage and is a seedling of the 'Unique' variety. This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens during the late summer months.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Libelle'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Libelle' is a shrub with glossy, green leaves and snow-white blooms. The sterile flowers are loosely arranged among multi-colored fertile center flowers. This plant was bred in 1964 in Switzerland and is suitable for USDA zone 6.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Horben'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Horben' is a compact, free-flowering plant with tightly packed petals. Its sturdy foliage can withstand some sun, and the flower color can change to pink or blue. Bred in Switzerland in 1973, this hydrangea is a versatile addition to gardens.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Frenchie'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Frenchie' is a compact mophead variety known for its unique star-shaped petals. The color of its blooms varies with soil pH, offering a range of hues from pink to blue. This plant is a recent introduction, adding a modern twist to traditional hydrangea gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni Gaku'
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni Gaku' is notable for its lacecap blooms with deep pink, white, and rose-tinged petals. It also offers superior autumn leaf and stem color, making it a visually appealing choice for gardens.
Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth'
Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth' is a variety bred in Belgium, known for its creamy white flower heads that bloom in July and age to pale green. This plant blooms on new wood, making it a reliable choice for continuous summer color.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit Ii'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit II' is a re-blooming shrub known for its vibrant pink flowers that bloom from late spring until the first frost. Unlike many hydrangeas, its bloom color is unaffected by soil pH. As the flowers age, they take on a slight green hue, adding interest to the garden. This plant is easy to grow and blooms reliably each year.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight' is known for its large, creamy white blooms that transition to magenta in the fall. The leaves also change color, turning red and orange as the season progresses. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, offering a dynamic display of color throughout the growing season.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Stratford'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Stratford' is a compact variety with deep pink or rich blue flowers that age to green and purple tones. It features strong stems and offers great fall foliage color, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Tiara'
Hydrangea serrata 'Tiara' is a shrub with a ring of flowers resembling a tiara and long, tapered leaves with a purple hue. It produces soft pink or blue flowers with larger petals than some dwarf hydrangeas, adding elegance to any garden.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Paris'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Paris' is renowned for its massive flower heads, with blooms ranging from deep pink to purple. Each bloom can be 8 to 9 inches wide, with individual florets measuring 2 to 2.5 inches. This variety was bred in France in 1926 and is known for its profuse display on a sturdy framework.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' is a dwarf oakleaf hydrangea with large, green, oak-like leaves that turn mahogany-rust in fall. It produces white flowers that transition to pink and ruby, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This fast-growing shrub reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Madame Faustin Travouillon'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Madame Faustin Travouillon' is a classic hydrangea with blooms that transition from pink, purple, or blue to grayish-green. It flowers early in the season until the first frost and grows well in semi-shade. This plant is ideal for cut and dried flower arrangements and was bred in France in 1930.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bloomstruck'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bloomstruck' is a deciduous shrub with a neat mounding growth habit and dark green foliage. It produces rose-pink, purple, or blue mop-head blooms, with color variations depending on soil pH. This plant reblooms from spring to fall and is cold-tolerant, thriving in partial shade with constant moisture.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wayne's White'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wayne's White' is a stunning shrub with white lacecap flowers that bloom from early summer through fall. Its dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop, and the flowers age to a delicate pale pink. This hydrangea is a reliable bloomer, adding beauty to gardens throughout the growing season.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Smnhsi'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Smnhsi' is a compact shrub with large mophead blooms that change color from honeydew green to sky blue. It reblooms throughout the growing season and has lush green foliage with serrated edges. This hydrangea thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires morning sun with afternoon shade.
Hydrangea aspera 'Golden Needle'
Hydrangea aspera 'Golden Needle' is notable for being the first mophead variety in the Aspera family. Its blooms start green and mature to pink, providing a dynamic display. The plant features long, tapered leaves that are less fuzzy compared to other varieties like Villosa. This hydrangea is a unique addition to gardens, offering a blend of texture and color.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Moon Dance'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Moon Dance' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with a larger growth habit than the White Wedding Hydrangea. It features large, creamy white conical bloom clusters that appear from late spring to autumn, adding elegance to garden landscapes.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon' is a showy shrub with white lacecap flowers and deeply serrated, deep green leaves. It attracts bees and thrives in bright or sunny areas, making it a standout in any garden.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Bride'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Bride' is a compact plant known for its white blooms that age to green, making it ideal for containers and small spaces. This hydrangea is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden setting.
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 'Amethyst'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Amethyst' is a unique hydrangea with serrated petals arranged in double rows. Its flowers can be light pink or blue with white centers, providing a beautiful display in early autumn. This variety was bred by M. Haworth Booth in 1938 and is suitable for growing in zone 6.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' is known for its deep blue or pink outer flowers and shiny green leaves. Bred in Switzerland in 1979, it is a robust plant suitable for various garden settings.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Konigstein'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Konigstein' is a prolific hydrangea with blooms that transition from dark red to purple to blue. This five-foot-tall plant features dark green, deeply veined leaves and was bred in Switzerland in 1975. It is known for its vibrant and varied flower colors.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'President R Touchard'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'President R Touchard' is a compact variety known for its regal color and grace, making it ideal for cut and dried flowers. It blooms from mid-season to first frost and was bred in Belgium in 1938.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tovelit'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tovelit' is a compact hydrangea with rose to mauve blooms that feature small white centers. It grows best with morning sun and afternoon filtered shade, requiring minimal pruning. This plant adds a splash of color to gardens with its vibrant flowers and is suitable for USDA zone 6.