Plants in genus hydrangea
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.
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi'
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi' is a compact shrub with two-tone blooms featuring white and deep pink to red edges. It has new burgundy growth and a slender habit, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant thrives in zone 6 and prefers well-drained soil.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia' is a dwarf plant with vivid carmine red flowers featuring white centers. It has dark green foliage and is known for its prolific blooms. This plant is suitable for gardens in USDA zone 6.
Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Roseum'
Hydrangea hydrangeoides 'Roseum' is a vigorous climbing vine with 8-10 inch wide florets in pink to white hues. It features large heart-shaped petals with red-colored bracts and grows well in rich, well-draining soil.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Stella'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Stella' is a compact shrub with large pastel pink flowers edged in red. It grows to about 4 feet tall and wide and was bred by D. van der Spek in the Netherlands. This hydrangea is known for its striking blooms and is a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Altona' is a long-blooming plant with flowers that change color based on soil pH. Bred in Germany in 1931, it prefers afternoon shade and adds vibrant color to gardens for four to five months.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire' is an early blooming variety with flowers that transition from creamy white to pink and then red by the end of June. It is hardy in zone 4 and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball'
Known for its huge, fluffy, white snowball-like flowers, this plant has bright green foliage and flowers that fade from creamy white to light green. It prefers well-drained soil and sunlight and is cold hardy in hardiness zones 3-8.
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 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 '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 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.