Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Description
Popular flowering shrubs producing large flower heads in blue, pink, or white; colour depends on soil pH.
Taxonomy
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Cultivars
81
Agnes Pavelli
aka Mophead Hydrangea Mophead. Tall growing with large rounded flower heads in crisp white, this highly rated Hydrangea will do best in semi-shade where the flowers will age to an attractive green tone. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: White / Green. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Alpengluhen
aka Mophead Hydrangea or Alpen Glow Large hot pink to purple 'Mophead' flowers appear from summer to autumn offset by glossy green foliage. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Colour may vary depending on soil type. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Annabelle
aka Smooth Hydrangea This Hydrangea hails from the USA and is commonly known as the 'Smooth Hydrangea' because of the thin soft heart shaped leaves. Large heads of white flowers open from green buds in summer. The flowers turn green again as they age. Needs a semi-shaded position. Deciduous. 'Annabelle' is very hardy and will flower well even if cut back quite hard each year. Ensure your soil does not completely dry out in summer for best results. The flower heads are poised gracefully on the tips of the branches and this Hydrangea looks simply stunning in full flower. Information Pages Flower colour: White / Green. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Ayesha
aka Mophead Hydrangea Mophead. The flower colour of this Hydrangea is quite unusual with tones of lilac, blue and dusky pink. Very striking in full flower and lovely to pick. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Lavender / Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blaumeise
aka Lacecap aka Blue Meise Lacecap Hydrangea. Stunning Hydrangea with large flat flower heads made up of deep cobalt blue florets that surround the tiny central flowers that are in turn a deeper shade of blue. Nice glossy green foliage sets the flowers off. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in rich acid soil. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Bloody Marvellous
aka Mophead Hydrangea Pretty in pink this compact Hydrangea has large 'Mop Head' flowers of deep 'crushed raspberry' pink. Lush foliage with bronze-maroon overtones. Grow in morning sun in soil that is not too dry. Side dress with lime to maintain the pink colour. Deciduous. AKA Merveille Sanguine or Raspberry Crush. Information Pages Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Deckle
aka Lacecap Hydrangea A really pretty Lace Cap Hydrangea with soft powder blue florets that highlight the central head of smaller blue flowers. Nice compact growth habit. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. To ensure flowers remain blue plant in acid soil or treat with Aluminium Sulphate. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Diamond
aka Mophead Hydrangea Gorgeous rounded tight 'Mophead' blooms in vivid blue will decorate the garden from summer through to autumn. Nice compact growth habit. Happy in the garden or a container in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Morning sun or part shade. Deciduous. PVR. Information Pages Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Prince
aka Mophead Hydrangea Mophead. Lush fresh green foliage and large rounded heads of cornflower blue will delight in summer-autumn. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in rich acid soil for best results. Side dress with Aluminium sulphate to maintain the blue colour. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous.

Blue Wave
aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta A beautiful 'Lacecap' Hydrangea in tones of blue. The tiny central florets are surrounded by a halo of larger deep blue florets resulting in a large showy flat flower head. To ensure the flowers remain blue must be planted in acid soil or side dressed with Aluminium sulphate. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blueberries and Cream
Lacecap. With clear blue flowers, these have pale blue to white buds in the center throughout Summer and into Autumn. They make a stunning show in any garden with their lush deep green foliage. A nice compact habit thats good for pots, borders or a s a feature in the garden. Deciduous. Don`t forget side dressing with Sulphate of aluminium to help retain a blue colourings. Flower colour: Blue / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Bridal Bouquet
aka Mophead Hydrangea Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Brilliant
aka Mophead Hydrangea Mophead. Brighten up the shrubbery or flowering border with this Hydrangea that has large round heads of carmine red flowers from summer to autumn. Happiest in morning sun or part shade in nice humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Cover Me
aka Cover Me series Lacecap. Fill your garden with low lush foliage and stunning Hydrangea blooms all summer followed by stunning autumn foliage colours. Great for under planting and shady spots for colour and interest. Plant en masse for striking effect. Protect from hot, overhead, summer sun. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Fireworks
aka Lacecap Hydrangea Lacecap. AKA 'Hanabi' which is the Japanese name for fire-works and aptly describes the blooms of this gorgeous Hydrangea. The large flattened flower heads have an outer halo of double pink florets encircling the dense central zone of smaller, light blue florets. Dazzling! Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Fuji Waterfall
Fuji Waterfall is a hydrangea macrophylla cultivar. An unusual double-flowered lace-cap Hydrangea with magnificent large flower heads in shades of white. The flower-heads cascade gracefully on slender stems.

Geoffrey Chadbund
aka Lacecap Hydrangea Lacecap. Geoffrey Chadbund is an obliging chap who will have pink flowers in alkaline soil and purple flowers if planted in acid soil. The flowers themselves are broad and flat with a halo of outer florets highlighting the central zone of smaller florets. Very striking. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: Pink / Purple. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Goldie
aka Hydrangea This stunning hydrangea is noted for it bright yellow, lime green foliage, stunning in a dappled light to semi shade position. Prefers moist soils with a touch extra over the summer when it is graced with it's lovely pink or white flowers. Deciduous. Lemon and lime is the happening thing and here is a hydrangea with leaf colour that just lights up the shade. Information Pages Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Yellow.

Grandad
aka Mophead Hydrangea A mophead Hydrangea with very large, pure white flower heads that smother the lush green foliage in summer-autumn making for a wonderful display. Happiest in semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous. Information Pages Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Grayswood
aka Lacecap Hydrangea Lacecap. Pale green foliage with serrated edges and bronze tips. The summer-autumn blooms are a dainty mix of tiny blue central flowers surrounded by a halo of white florets. Very pretty. Plant in morning sun or part shade. Prefers rich acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous Information Pages Flower colour: Blue / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.