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Why Plant Hydrangea?

The Hydrangea that we grow are unrivaled in their beauty, versatility and hardiness.  They are composed of a wide array of plants that can be grouped by their species.  They all perform well in part shade and many in full sun or full shade as well. Bloom time varies from late spring to summer depending on the cultivar. Flowers are gorgeous and long blooming.  They age gracefully as the season progresses and do not loose their beauty.  They are easy to grow and require little maintenance.

Hydrangea macrophylla - Bigleaf Hydrangea

  • grows part shade to shade
  • color is pH dependent
  • newer cultivars bloom on new and old wood and are more bud hardy
  • Offered in a large array of dazzling colors
   

Hydrangea paniculata - Panicle Hydrangea

  • Grows sun to shade
  • Flowers age from white to various shades of pink - dependent on the cultivar.
  • Cultivars differ in bloom time and mature size.
  • Extremely easy to grow.
  • Prune hard in spring.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom’  
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mega Mindy’
Hydrangea paniculata Pillow Talk
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'

Hydrangea arborescens - Smooth Hydrangea

  • Grows sun to shade
  • native plant
   
   

Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea

  • Grows sun to shade
  • A native plant
  • Foliage turns dark burgundy in the fall
  • No pruning required.
  • wide range of mature sizes dependent on the cultivar.
   
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Amethyst


Image courtesy of  Griffith Propagation Nursery, Inc.

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’

 

Image courtesy of  Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

 
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’


Image courtesy of  Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’


Image courtesy of  Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
  Hy Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

Hydrangea anomela subsp. petiolaris

Climbing Hydrangea

  • A large woody vine for shade or part shade
  • Needs no trellis and does not damage structure
  • Very hardy
  • Large clusters of lacy white flowers in summer
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Photo to be added later. Hydrangea anomela subsp. petiolaris ‘Miranda’

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