Plants in genus hydrangea
Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'
Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' is a self-clinging climber with ivory white florets and cream-colored bracts. It thrives on north-facing walls or tree trunks, making it ideal for shaded areas.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Smnhmsig'
This plant is known for its large, mophead blooms in shades of blue and purple. It grows to a mature height and spread of 3-4 feet and thrives in USDA grow zones 5-9. It requires morning sun and afternoon shade, consistent watering, and well-drained, fertile soil. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release, balanced formula and prune in early spring. Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rotschwanz'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rotschwanz' is a striking hydrangea with star-like dark red or purple petals. Bred in Switzerland in 1987, this plant features strong, sturdy stems and is a beautiful addition to any garden. It thrives in partial shade and requires regular pruning to maintain its shape.
Hydrangea serrata 'Yae No Amacha'
Hydrangea serrata 'Yae No Amacha' is a plant with double-petaled flowers that emerge in early summer. It features light green elongated leaves and gorgeous fall leaf colors. Cold temperatures enhance the bloom color, making it a visually appealing addition to gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff'
Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff' is a compact plant with double blooms that are pH sensitive, changing color based on soil acidity. It blooms from spring through fall, adding long-lasting beauty to gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dancing Snow'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dancing Snow' is a deciduous shrub with lacecap flower heads and double-form blooms that appear from late spring to fall. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. This low-maintenance plant prefers partial sun and rich, well-drained soil, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Lovable'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Lovable' is a compact hydrangea with continuous blooms of deep pink, blue, or purple throughout the summer. It flowers on both new and old wood, and its foliage turns burgundy in fall.
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Beaute Vendomoise' is a robust shrub known for its massive lacecap flowers that change color based on soil pH. It forms a 5-foot tall by 6-foot wide specimen and blooms from mid-May to early fall. The plant's rich, dark green leaves and sturdy stems make it ideal for cut flower arrangements. Its ability to re-bloom and adapt to different soil conditions makes it a versatile choice for gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Ring'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Ring' is a plant with bicolored petals featuring a white margin and dark green foliage. It blooms on both new and old wood, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Goliath' is a robust plant with deep pink or purplish-blue large flowers. It is a free-flowering variety bred in Germany in 1923, known for its strong and vigorous growth.
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 '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 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 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 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 '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 '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 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 'Big Daddy'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Big Daddy' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub known for its massive blooms that change color based on soil pH—pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, with large serrated leaves. This hydrangea blooms from early summer through fall and thrives in partial or filtered sun.