Plants in genus hydrangea
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.
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 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 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 'Todi'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Todi' is a dwarf shrub known for its cold hardiness and long blooming season from June until the first frost. It features rose-red flowers with white speckled centers and distinctive veining. This hydrangea was introduced in 1952 and is suitable for cooler climates.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Weidlers Blue'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Weidlers Blue' is a lacecap hydrangea known for its color-changing blooms, which vary based on soil pH. The sterile flowers start white and turn blue in acidic soil or pink in neutral conditions, while fertile florets can be pink, purple, or blue. This plant blooms later in the season and has dark green leaves.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Frillibet'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Frillibet' is a pH-sensitive plant that blooms throughout the season, showcasing frilly petals that change color based on soil acidity. In neutral soil, the flowers are pink, while in high acid environments, they turn blue-violet. This hydrangea requires afternoon shade to thrive and is suitable for USDA zone 6. Its ability to adapt its flower color to soil conditions makes it a unique and interesting addition to gardens.