Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

A large, fast growing, very long lived, deep rooted, suckering shrub reaching up to 6 x 6 feet or more rarely 13 x 13 feet that is native to Honshu Island of Japan. Most cultivars reach a maximum height of 7 feet unless otherwise noted.
The deciduous leaves are elliptical, up to 9 x 5 inches and glossy mid-green above; bright green below.
The flower clusters are typically up to 9.5 inches across.
Hardy zones 5 to 10 in full sun to partial shade on moist, fertile, well drained soil. Very salt tolerant, it often grows along the ocean in the wild. This Hydrangea along with H. serrata can be influenced in bloom color by soil acidity. The more acidic the soil, the more blue the flowers on some cultivars. For most vigorous plants with the largest blooms, it is recommended to prune out 2/3 of the shoots starting from the oldest and least vigorous in late winter. Older stems that have exhausted all their vigor can also be removed at the base immediately after flowering.
Insect pest and disease problems are rare. Bigleaf Hydrangea root easily from stem or leaf bud cuttings taken from late spring into mid summer, under mist 1000 ppm IBA in 3 to 5 weeks. Cuttings root during most of the year.



* photo taken on June 19 2010 in Silver Spring, MD

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'Abracadabra'
Vigorous and rounded in habit, reaching up to 2.7 x 1.8 feet in 3 years, eventually to 4 x 5 feet, with glossy very deep green leaves borne on satiny black stems. The broadly-ovate leaves are up to 7 x 3.7 inches in size.
The pink and white lacecap flowers are borne on huge lacecap clusters, up to 6 x 8 inches i size, that later mature to hot pink ( blue on very acidic soil ). The flowers are borne on old wood, often from early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.

* photos taken on June 1 2013 in Clarksville, MD
* photo taken on Apr 25 2020 in Howard Co., MD

'All Summer Beauty'
Fast growing and compact, reaching up to 6 feet in the first year and an eventual size up to 6 x 8 feet.
The abundant, light blue flowers are borne in huge clusters up to a foot across. The flowers are borne on old and new wood and last over a long season. This Hydrangea is similar in appearance to 'Nikko Blue'.
The glossy deep green foliage is unfortunately mildew prone.
More hardy than most, blooming even in zone 5

* photo taken on July 10 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 8 2020 in Columbia, MD

'Amherst'
Reaches up to 5 x 5 feet

'Ami Pasquier'
Reaches up to 6 x 6 feet.
The attractive glossy deep green foliage turns red in autumn.
The rich crimson red flowers are borne all summer long. The branches are very dark.

'Ayesha'
Fast growing, reaching up to 6 x 6 ( rarely 8 ) feet in 10 years, with waxy mid-green foliage.
The very abundant, light blue flowers are borne on clusters up to 8 inches across on this repeat bloomer.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.

* photo taken on May 17 2017 in Annapolis, MD

'Big Daddy'
Vigorous, thick stemmed and sturdy, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet with massive blue ( light pink on alkaline soil ), mophead flower clusters up to 14 inches across. The flowers persist from early summer until autumn.
The thick, glossy very deep green leaves turn to yellow during autumn. The toothed, ovate leaves are up to 6 x 4 inches.
Hardy zones 6+ ( not recommended in 5 ), it is very tolerant of sun, heat and humidity.

* photos taken on June 25 2015 in Columbia, MD

'Blackberries & Cream'
Compact and sturdy in habit, reaching up to 4 x 5 feet.
The large foliage is glossy deep green.
The flowers are borne on large mophead clusters, up to 10 inches across during summer.
Hardy zones 6 +.

* photos taken on June 1 2013 in Columbia, MD

'Bloomstruck'
A compact repeat bloomer, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet in 4 years, eventually to 5.5 x 6.5 ( rarely over 4 x 5 ) feet.
The foliage is healthy glossy deep green, often turning stunning intense deep red during autumn. The foliage contrast nicely with the deep red leaf veins and stems. The toothed, ovate leaves average 4 x 2.3 inches in size.
The flowers, borne on mophead clusters, up to 5 inches wide, are violet-blue or rose-pink depending on soil PH.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it is both very heat tolerant and mildew resistant.

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'Blueberries & Cream'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet, with large leaves and lacecap flower clusters up to 8 inches across.
Hardy zones 7a + ( possibly 6 on protected site )

* photos taken on June 1 2013 in Columbia, MD

'Blue Danube'
A semi-dwarf, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet in size.
The foliage is deep green.
The blue ( or pink on alkaline soil ) flowers are borne on mophead cluters.
Hardy zones 6a to 9.

* photo taken on June 3 2012 in Columbia, MD

'Blue Wave'
A vigorous bushy lacecap variety reaching up to 7 x 12 feet with blue-pink sterile florets surrounded by rich blue fertile flowers.
The toothed oval foliage is glossy bright green later turning to deep green.
Exceptionally hardy for a Hydrangea macrophylla, north to zone 4.

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'Blushing Bride'
Fast growing, reaching up to 2 x 2.3 feet in 2 years, to 6 x 6 feet in 5 years; eventually up to 6 x 7 feet. Can be used as an informal hedge. It is the white blooming counterpart to 'Endless Summer'.
It can bloom from April to October with blooms on old and new wood if dead-headed. The pure white ( aging to very pale pink ) flowers are borne in clusters up to 10 inches wide. The bloom season may last up to 5 months or more.
The attractive thick, glossy deep green foliage is only moderately prone to mildew. The ovate leaves average 4 x 2.8 inches in size but can be larger on vigorous shoots.
Hardy zones 5a to 8 ( 4 on protected sites ).

* photo taken on June 22 2020 in Ellicott City, MD

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* photos taken on Aug 23 2021 in Goderich, ON

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'Cityline Paris'
A fast growing, very strong-stemmed, bushy, dwarf from, reaching up to 3 x 4 ( reports up to 5 ) feet. The thick foliage is very glossy, deep rich green. The leaves average 6 x 4 inches in size.
The very abundant, intense pink-red ( blue on very acidic soil ) blooms are borne in large, full size clusters, up to 6 inches across, on this repeat blooming Hydrangea. The flowers eventually age to purple. They are borne on old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 9, it has very high resistance to powdery mildew.

* photos taken on Jun 2016 in Columbia, MD

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'Cityline Rio'
A fast growing, very strong-stemmed, bushy, dwarf from, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet. The thick foliage is very glossy, deep rich green. It is very mildew resistant.
The very abundant, bright purplish-blue blooms are borne in large, full size clusters, up to 6 inches across, on this repeat blooming Hydrangea. The flowers eventually age to bright green. They are borne on old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 9. It is highly mildew resistant.

* photos taken on July 5 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 13 2017 in Columbia, MD

'Cityline Venice'
Vigorous and compact in habit, reaching up to 3 x 4 feet.
The glossy deep green foliage is highly disease resistant. The leaves are up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches in size.
The deep pink ( blue on very acidic soil ) large flower heads, up to 6 inches wide, are held on strong stems.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.

* photo taken on July 8 2020 in Elkridge, MD

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'Dancing Angel'
Compact and upright, rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.2 x 1.3 feet in 1 year from cuttings, eventually to 5 x 5 feet.
The foliage is deep green, turning to yellow and purple during autumn. The elliptical leaves averaged 4.2 x 3.1 inches in size.
The flowers are white to pale pink at first, turning to mid-pink with red striping. It mostly blooms on old wood but sometimes repeat blooms. The mophead flower clusters are up to 3.2 x 7 inches in size.
Hardy zones 5b to 9

* photos taken on Aug 4 2021 @ U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC

* photos taken on July 9 2024 in Columbia, MD

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'David Ramsey'
A repeat bloomer, reaching up to 5 x 6 feet, that is very similar to 'Endless Summer' with huge flower clusters up to 10 inches across.
Hardy zones 4 to 9.

* photos taken on June 9 2015 in Columbia, MD

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'Dooley'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet in 10 years and eventually 8 x 9 feet with blue ( pink on alkaline soil ) flowers borne on very large clusters. It is a repeat bloomer.
The deep green foliage is unfortunately prone to mildew.
Stem hardy to -11 F, it is hardy in north to Michigan.

* photos taken on July 7 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 16 2017 in Luzerne Co., PA

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'Eclipse'
Fast growing but compact in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 2.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 5 feet.
The intense deep purple foliage retains its color well during the summer. The toothed, elliptical leaves are up to 5.6 x 2.7 inches in size.
The deep reddish-purple flowers appear in clusters, up to 6.5 x 7 inches in size, during early summer, often repeating late on during the summer.
It has superior powdery mildew and leaf spot resistance.

* photo taken on Sep 17 2022 in Burtonsville, MD

* photo taken on Apr 26 2024 in Ellicott City, MD

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'Edgy Hearts'
Fast growing and sturdy, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet, with glossy foliage borne on strong stems. The leaves are bright green at first, turning to deep green. The toothed, broadly-ovate leaves average 5 x 3 inches in size
The large, heart-shaped flowers are intense deep pink-red ( blue on very acidic soil ) bordered with white. They are borne on mophead clusters up to 10 inches across on a period of 2 or more months during summer. Up to 50 flower clusters may be borne at a time on a plant.
Hardy zones 5 to 9

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'Enchantress'
Fast growing, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet in 5 years, eventually 6 feet, it is nearly identical to 'Endless Summer' except with the added attraction of deep blackish-burgundy stems. The broadly-elliptical leaves averaged 7 x 5 inches in size.
The mophead flower panicles are up to 7 inches wide.
Hardy zones 5a to 8.

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'Endless Summer'
Reaches up to 5.5 x 6 feet in 5 years.
It can bloom from April to October with blooms on old and new wood if dead-headed. The flowers are pink or blue depending on soil type and are borne in clusters up to 10 inches wide. The bloom season may last up to 5 months or more.
The attractive mid-green foliage is only moderately prone to mildew.
Can be used as an informal hedge.
Hardy zones 5a to 8. Exceptionally hardy with reports even as far as zone 3.


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'Enziandom'
Also called 'Gentian Dome'. Reaches up to 5 x 6 feet, with flowers that are the deepest, most intense blue of any cultivar. A repeat bloomer, they are borne on mophead clusters, up to 10 inches wide, from mid-summer until autumn frost.
The attractive deep green foliage is very scorch resistant. The leaves often turn to red during autumn.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.

* photos taken on June 17 2015 in Columbia, MD

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'Everlasting Revolution'
Fast growing, compact and sturdy, upright in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is mid-green. The broadly-ovate leaves averaged 5.5 x 4.5 inches in size but can be larger on vigorous shoots.
The huge mophead flower heads start bright green, then transition to bright pink or blue depending on soil PH. They are borne atop thick, sturdy stems and appear abundantly during early summer, repeating during late summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.

'Felicity'
Also called Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tomeina-blue'. Fast growing and upright, rounded in habit, reaching up to 1 x 1.7 feet in 1 year from cuttings, eventually to 5 x 5 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The elliptical leaves averaged 5 x 3 inches in size.
The flowers are somewhat between a lacecap and a mophead. They often open rosy-pink, turning to lavender and white but can vary depending on soil acidity. It can bloom on both new and old wood, often appearing all summer long. The flower clusters are up to 8.5 inches across.
Hardy zones 5 to 9

* photo taken on Aug 4 2021 @ U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC

'Firelight'
Also called 'Leuchtfeuer'. It forms a medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet.
The foliage is glossy mid-green.
The deep pink or red ( alkaline soil ) to deep purple flowers ( on acidic soil ) are borne on mophead clusters up to 8 inches across, all summer long.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.

* photo taken on June 24 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 12 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2018 in Elkridge, MD

'Forever & Ever Blue Heaven'
Upright, rounded and compact in habit, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet in 4 years, eventually up to 5 feet across.
The large leaves, up to 9 x 6 inches in size. The thick foliage is glossy deep green.
The intense blue ( pink on alkaline soil ) flowers are borne on huge mophead clusters up to 12 inches across, all summer long, sometimes repeating into mid-autumn. The flowers are borne on both new and old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.

* photo taken on June 24 2013 in Columbia, MD

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'Forever & Ever Peace'
Moderate growing, sturdy and upright, compact, rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.3 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3.2 x 5 feet.
The large foliage is glossy deep green. The broadly-oval leaves average 6 x 4 inches in size.
The pinkish-white flowers are borne on mophead clusters up to 5 x 8 inches in size, all summer long, sometimes repeat blooming into mid-autumn. The flowers are borne on both new and old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( possibly 4b on protected sites ).

* photos taken on June 24 2013 in Columbia, MD

'Glowing Embers'
Also called 'Alpenglow'. A vigorous, robust growing shrub reaching up to 6 x 6 feet in 10 years and eventually 6 x 8 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep green ( sometimes bronze-green in full sun ).
The flowers are typically scarlet-red though may be purple on soils with PH under 5. The mophead flower clusters are large, up to 8 inches across, and are borne over a very long season from early summer until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( may not bloom in 5 ).

* photos taken on June 20 2013 in Columbia, MD

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'Goliath'
Lilac-blue ( turning to red during fall ) flowers in large clusters up to 9 inches across. Great near the shore but not the most cold hardy of cultivars.
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet in 10 years, eventually up to 8 feet across.
The attractive foliage is glossy deep green.

'Hamburg'
Reaches up to 6 x 6.5 feet with large, deep green, oval, pointed leaves. The flowers are rose-purple to deep blue depending on soil PH and are borne in large clusters.
North of Philly this cultivar may die back to the ground and return to 3 feet the following season.

* photo taken on Aug 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

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'Harlequin'
Very fast growing, with sturdy stems, reaching up to 5 feet in height.
The flowers are pinkish-red and edged in white. They are borne on mophead clusters.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.

L.A. Dreamin'
Vigorous and compact, rounded in habit, eventually reaching up to 5 x 6 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep green. The elliptical leaves are large, up to 8 x 6 inches in size.
The mophead flower clusters ( up to 9 inches wide ) appear in both blue and pink on the same plant. It blooms heavily during early summer, repeating during late summer.
Hardy zones 5a to 9, it has excellent scorch resistance in full sun.

* photo taken on June 6 2017 in Howard Co., MD

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'Lady in Red'
Fast growing and compact in habit, reaching up to 3.5 x 4 feet in 2 years and eventually to 5 x 6 feet.
The foliage is deep green with red veins and is very mildew resistant, turning striking red-purple in autumn. The leaves averaged 5 x 2.7 inches in size.
The burgundy-rose flowers are borne on clusters, up to 6 inches across, during early to mid summer, often persisting into late summer.
The stems are glossy lush red.

* photo taken on July 4 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.


* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Columbia, MD

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'Lanarth White'
A lacecap variety, very vigorously reaching up to 7 x 7 feet with pure white ( with pink or blue eye ) flowers borne mid to late summer.
The oval leaves are glossy medium green.

* photo taken on July 1 2011 in Columbia, MD

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'Lemon Daddy'
Fast growing and rounded, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet.
The large, thick glossy foliage is bright yellow, later deepening to lime-green. The leaves averaged 7 x 6 inches in size.
The pinkish-blue ( blue on very acidic soil ) flowers are borne on huge mophead clusters up to 12 inches across. It often blooms for most of the summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 preferring shade.

* photo taken on May 14 2011 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

'Lemon Wave'
A medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet in 10 years, eventually slightly larger.
The blue flowers borne on mophead clusters, up to 7 inches wide, contrast well with deep green foliage that is edged in yellow. It flowers during early summer on old wood only, the flower buds may be damaged north of zone 7.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 ( 7 + for blooming )

* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

* photos taken on Aug 4 2021 @ U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC

'Let's Dance Can Do'
A hybrid between Hydrangea macrophylla & H. serrata. It forms a compact, rounded shrub, up to 2 x 2.6 feet in 2 years, eventually to 4 x 3 feet.
The toothed, elliptical leaves are up to 5.5 x 3 inches in size.
The abundant, pale pink, semi-double flowers appear in lacecap clusters up to 5.5 inches wide. They appear during early summer, repeating late summer into autumn. It will bloom even after severe winter damage.
Hardy zones 4 to 9

* photo taken on Oct 23 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 2 2024 in Ellicott City, MD

'Let's Dance Moonlight'
A vigorous, sturdy, upright, compact, rounded shrub, reaching up to 2.2 x 2.5 feet in 3 years, eventually to 3 x 4 feet.
The attractive, large foliage is glossy deep green turning to deep bronze-red during autumn. The toothed, elliptical leaves are up to 7 x 4 inches in size.
The flowers range from deep pink ( alkaline ) to blue ( acidic ) and are borne on large dense clusters, up to 4.5 x 7 inches in size. A repeat bloomer, it blooms heavily during early summer and repeating later during summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( tolerating -20 F ).

* photos taken on July 1 2015 in Columbia, MD

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'Lets Dance Rhythmic Blue'
Vigorous, compact, sturdy and upright to domed in habit, reaching up to 1.3 x 2 feet in 3 years from cuttings, eventually to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The toothed ovate leaves are up to 4 x 2.3 inches in size.
It is an abundant rebloomer with pink to bright blue ( more blue on acidic soils ) flowers borne in large mophead clusters up to 3.2 x 5 inches in size. It will often bloom all summer.
Hardy zone 5 to 8 ( tolerating -20 F )

* photos taken on July 5 2018 in Columbia, MD

Lets Dance Starlight'
Vigorous, compact and sturdy, upright, rounded in habit, reaching up to 2 x 2.5 feet in 3 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet.
The attractive thick foliage is glossy deep green. The toothed, oblong leaves are up to 5.7 x 3.7 inches in size.
The large, lacecap flower clusters, up to 3.8 x 10 inches in size, range from pink on alkaline soils to bright blue on acidic soils. It is one of the first reblooming lacecap Hydrangea. They appear during mid-summer to mid-autumn on both new and old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( tolerates -20 F ), it has excellent powdery mildew resistance.

* photo taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

'Light O'Day'
The very vigorous, variegated version of 'Endless Summer' reaching up to 5 x 5 feet, with waxy mid-foliage that is boldly variegated with a bright creamy-white margin.
The blue or pink ( depending on soil acidity ) lacecap flowers are borne all summer long even after a zone 5 winter.

* photo taken on June 22 2014 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on July 25 2015 @ Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD

'Mariesii'
A lacecap variety with flowers that are light pink to light blue depending on soil acidity. The flowers are borne on large flat clusters.
It reaches an average of 5 x 5 feet in 10 years through may become much larger on ideal sites.
Hardy zones 6 +.

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'Masja'
A dwarf, sturdy and compact, rounded in habit, only reaching up to 3 feet in 5 years, 5 x 5 feet in 10 years.
The thick foliage is lush glossy deep green.
The mophead flower clusters, up to 6.5 inches wide, are rich red to rich blue-purple. The long-lasting flowers appear during early summer, though frequently repeating during mid to late summer..
Hardy zones 5a+.

* photo taken on June 24 2014 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on July 15 2017 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on Sep 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 26 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 28 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 24 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 5 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 12 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 28 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 7 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 7 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 23 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 14 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 10 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Mathilda Gutges'
Vigorous and dense, rounded in habit, reaching up to 5 x 7 feet.
The large foliage is glossy deep green foliage.
The deep blue-violet ( often also pink or blue ) flowers borne on mophead clusters during early to mid summer. The flower clusters often show up in different colors on the same plant creating a very interesting effect. It is not a repeat bloomer but the flowers are long-lasting.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.

* photos taken on July 7 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 15 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 11 2018 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on July 5 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 16 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 22 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 2 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 27 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 20 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 8 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Merritt's Surpreme'
Reaches up to 6 x 5 feet, with large clusters of deep rosy-purple flowers borne om mophead clusters up to 8 inches across atop thick stems.
Hardy zones 6 +. It blooms on old wood so blooming may be sparse where winter damage may occur.

* photo taken on June 3 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 15 2013 in Harford Co., MD

* photos taken on June 23 2022 in Elkridge, MD

'Mini-Penny'
Very compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 3.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 4 x 4 feet.
The thick foliage is glossy deep green. The coarsely-toothed, ovate leaves are up to 5.6 x 3.1 inches in size.
This repeat bloomer bears blue ( or pink on alkaline soil ) flowers on mophead clusters up to 6 inches across. The flowers are borne early summer to early autumn on both new and old wood.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( possibly 4 on protected sites with a deep winter mulch ). It is highly resistant to powdery mildew.

* photo taken on June 24 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 27 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 31 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 6 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 13 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

* patent photo

'Mme Emile Mouillere'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 7 x 8 feet.
The glossy green foliage turns orange and red during autumn.
The white flowers are borne on large clusters, up to 7 inches across, during mid summer, often repeating during early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.

* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

* photos taken on June 29 2013 in Ellicott City, MD

'Nantucket Blue'
A fast growing shrub, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet.
The leathery foliage is deep green.
A repeat bloomer bears large mophead clusters of bright blue ( pink in alkaline soil ) flowers all summer long on both old and new wood. The flowers sometimes persist until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, the foliage is mildew resistant.

* photos taken on June 29 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 3 2020 in Ellicott City, MD

* photo taken on June 19 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 18 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 29 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 8 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Nigra'
Vigorous growing, reaching up to 10 x 8 ( rarely over 6.5 x 6 ) feet with glossy blackish-purple stems and smallish flower clusters that range from blue to pink depending on soil acidity.
The foliage is glossy mid-green.

* photo taken on June 19 2010 in Silver Spring, MD

* photos taken on 4th of July 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.


* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

'Nikko Blue'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 6 x 10 ( rarely over 5 x 6 ) feet with mophead clusters of blue flowers. It will often flower even the same season after it freezes to the ground.
The mid-green leaves are unfortunately mildew prone.
Hardy zones 6a+

* photo taken on June 19 2010 in Columbia, MD


* photos taken on June 14 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 29 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 5 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 19 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 1 2016 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 12 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 16 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 17 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 29 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 10 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA

* photos taken on July 14 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 11 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 24 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 27 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 11 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 8 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Penny Mac'
Reaching up to 6 x 6 ( rarely over 5 ) feet, this repeat blooming Hydrangea bears pink or blue ( blue on acidic soil ) flowers on mophead clusters up to 7 inches across. The flowers are borne over a very long season from early summer until autumn frosts.
Dense and compact in habit, the foliage is attractive deep green, turning to deep red and purple during autumn.
Hardy north to zone 5a and it reliably blooms that far north as well.

* photo taken on June 20 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken by David Artis on June 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 1 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 20 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 26 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 17 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 30 2019 in Ellicott City, MD

* photos taken on June 15 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 16 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 24 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 3 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 4 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Pia'
Slow growing and dwarf, only reaching a maximum size of 4 x 4 ( rarely over 2 ) feet in 10 years, eventually slightly wider. It makes a great plant for patio containers.
The large, rich deep green leaves are up to 7 x 5 inches in size.
The flowers range from pink to pinkish-red and are borne on mophead clusters, up to 5 inches across, during early summer.
Prone to leaf spot, insects and late spring frosts.
Hardy zones 6a+

* photo taken on June 2008

* photos taken on June 16 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 8 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 21 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 19 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Pink Shira'
A moderate growing, strong-stemmed, compact and sturdy, upright, rounded shrub, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The toothed, ovate leaves are up to 3.8 x 2.2 inches in size.
The rich deep pink ( lavender on acidic soil ) flowers are borne in large mophead clusters, up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches in size, borne all summer long on this repeat bloomer which sometimes even continues until autumn frost.
Exceptionally hardy, north to zone 5.

* photo taken on June 16 2015 in Columbia, MD

* patent photo

'Pistacio'
Vigorous, sturdy, compact and rounded, reaching up to 4 x 5 feet.
The large leaves are glossy deep green. The broadly-elliptical leaves averaged 5.3 x 3.3 inches in size.
The deep deep pink to scarlet-red ( with green border ) flowers are borne on large, rounded, mophead clusters up to 8 inches across. This repeat bloomer blooms heavily during early summer, repeating late summer until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, it is mildew resistant.

* photos taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD

* photo taken on June 1 2014 @ Maryland Horticulturalist Society garden tour, Ellicott City

* photos taken on July 24 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 5 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 24 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 22 2020 in Ellicott City, MD

* photo taken on June 26 2023 in Columbia, MD

'Pop Star'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 1.3 x 2.3 feet in 2.5 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is bright green. The toothed, ovate leaves are up to 4 x 2 inches in size.
The flowers are intense bright blue on this repeat blooming lacecap cultivar. The flower clusters, up to 5.7 inches wide, persist up to 3 months.
Hardy zones 4 to 9

* photos taken on June 13 2024 in Elkridge, MD

'Red Sensation'
Fast growing, compact and upright, rounded, reaching up to 3 x 5 feet. Some records include: 4 years - 3 x 3 feet. It is part of the Forever & Ever series.
The glossy mid-green foliage is borne on deep red stems.
It is a rebloomer with large mophead flower clusters that begin bright green, turning to bright red then finally to purple.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, it is one of the best red Hydrangeas for the midwestern U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

* photo taken on Nov 14 2016 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on July 3 2017 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Aug 1 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 27 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 15 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 15 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

'Salsa'
Also called 'Midnight Salsa'. Upright and dense in habit, reaching up to 4 x 5 feet.
The deeply-veined, broadly-ovate leaves are bronze at first, turning to glossy very deep green.
The whitish-pink ( edged in deep pink with turns deep red with age ) flowers are borne in large, rounded, mophead clusters. The flowers can be violet-blue if the soil is alkaline. It is a repeat bloomer.
Hardy zones 6 to 8 ( 5 on protected sites )

* photos taken on June 23 2018 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on June 26 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 18 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Apr 17 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 22 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 21 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 17 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 4 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 14 2021 in Columbia, MD

'Sea Form'
A lacecap variety with huge flowerheads up to a foot across. They consist of sterile white florets surrounded by blue fertile flowers.
Reaches up to 6 feet in height with gray-green foliage.

'Shamrock'
Compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet, bearing double pink ( blue on acidic soil ) lacecap flowers from mid to late summer.
The broadly-elliptical foliage is glossy mid-green.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.

'Seaside Serenade'
Fast growing and sturdy, upright to eventually domed, up to 3.3 x 4 feet in 3 years, eventually to 5 x 6.5 feet.
The thick, leathery foliage is deep reddish-purple at first during spring, turning to very deep green. The foliage then turns to deep red during autumn. The elliptical leaves averaged 5 x 3 inches in size, though can be larger on vigorous shoots.
The intense mid-pink ( paler in center ) flowers appear in huge rounded clusters, up to 4.7 x 6.5+ inches in size, during early summer, repeating during mid to late summer.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( possibly 4b on a protected site )

* photo taken on May 30 2021 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on July 5 2021 in Elkridge, MD

'Sister Therese'
Vigorous and rounded, reaching up to 6 x 8 feet.
The foliage is deep green.
The pure white flowers are borne in abundant, mophead clusters, up to 8 inches across.
Hardy zones 6 +. Not recommended for full sun where it may scorch and is not especially cold hardy.


* photo taken on June 12 2014 in Clarksville, MD

* photos taken on July 10 2024 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

'Snow Storm'
Compact, dense and upright, rounded in habit, reaching up to 2.3 x 2.3 feet in 2 years, eventually to 5 x 5 feet.
The foliage is deep green. The elliptical leaves average 5.5 x 3.1 inches in size.
The white flowers on this repeat bloomer are borne on huge mophead clusters, up to 12 inches across, during early summer, often repeating until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, it has excellent sun scorch resistance.

* photos taken on July 1 2015 in Columbia, MD

* patent photo

'Stargazer'
Moderate growqing, compact and sturdy, upright, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet in 3 years from cuttings, eventually to 4 x 5 feet.
The foliage is luxuriant deep green with good mildew resistance. The broadly-elliptical leaves are up to 7 x 5 inches in size.
The large lacecap flowers are blue or pink ( depending on soil acidity ) variegated with a white edge. It blooms on old wood during late spring into early summer, then on new wood during late summer into early autumn if deadheaded. The flower inflorescences are up to 3.7 x 8 inches in size.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( possibly 4b on protected sites )

* photo taken on Aug 4 2021 @ U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC

'Strawberries and Cream'
Vigorous, upright, dense and rounded in habit, reaching up to 5 x 5 feet. It is an offspring of 'Teller Red'. The foliage is glossy deep green with no significant fall color. The large, toothed, ovate leaves are up to 9 x 5 inches in size. The red and creamy-white lacecap flower clusters, up to 8 inches across, appear early to mid-summer.
Hardy zones 7a + ( possibly 6 on protected site )

* photos taken on July 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 8 2017 in Columbia, MD

'Summer Crush'
Moderate growing, compact, upright, rounded, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 4 feet. It is an offspring of 'Endless Summer'.
The foliage is deep green, turning to deep red during autumn. The toothed broadly-ovate leaves are up to 5 x 3.7 inches in size.
The deep pinkish-red ( deep purplish-blue on very acidic soils ) flowers appear in mophead clusters, up to 7.5 inches wide, all summer long on this repeat bloomer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( possibly even colder with winter protection )

* photos taken on Sep 16 2020 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on July 5 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 13 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 21 2022 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Sep 24 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 22 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 11 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 16 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 13 2024 in Howard Co., MD

'Sun Goddess'
Vigorous, compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3.3 x 3.3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 4 x 4 feet.
The foliage is intense golden-yellow, often turning greenish-yellow during late summer. The toothed leaves are up to 6.5 x 4.2 inches in size.
The pale pink flowers appear in mophead clusters, up to 8 inches wide, during early summer, often persisting into late summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 8

* photos taken on Aug 5 2017 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

* photo taken on Aug 1 2022 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

'Teller Blue'
Vigorous, upright, dense and rounded, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet. The foliage is glossy bright green. The large, toothed, ovate leaves are up to 9 x 5 inches in size.
The pink to blue ( depending on soil acidity ) lacecap flower clusters are up to 8 inches across.
Hardy zones 5a+

* photos taken on June 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Tokyo Delight'
reaches up to 5 x 6 feet, with lacecap flower clusters, up to 5.2 inches wide, that are white on the outside, pink to blue on the inside. The large foliage is glossy deep green, often turniing to red during autumn.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 ( 5b on protected site )

* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

* photo taken @ U.S. Botanical Garden, Wash., DC on Aug 25 2014

* photos taken on June 24 2022 in Columbia, MD

'Tricolor'
Foliage is green variagated with gray and pale yellow.
The lacecap flower clusters, up to 8 inches wide, vary from light pink to blue.
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 6 x 8 feet.

'Tuxedo Red'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
The leathery foliage is purplish-black in full sun, deep bronze-green in shade. The ovate leaves averaged 5 x 3.2 inches in size.
The large, mophead flowerheads, up to 5 x 6 inches in size, are intense rosy-red and persist up to a month. The flowers turn to purple or even purplish-blue on acidic soil.
Hardy zones 6 to 10

* photo taken on June 19 2021 in Ellicott City, MD

* photos taken on July 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 28 2022 in Catonsville, MD

* photos taken on June 2 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 7 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 9 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 17 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 31 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 9 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 29 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 17 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Twist & Shout'
A repeat blooming Lacecap, fast growing and rounded in habit, reaching up to 2.6 x 3.3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 6 x 7.5 ( rarely over 4.5 x 5 ) feet, bearing pink or blue ( depending on soil acidity ) flower clusters up to 6 inches wide. The flowers appear during early summer and often repeat until autumn frost.
The thick, leathery, mid-green foliage turns to deep red during autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it is very resistant to powdery mildew.

* photo taken on June 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on July 7 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 9 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 1 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 25 2015 @ Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

* photos taken on July 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 16 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 19 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 17 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 8 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 17 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 6 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 26 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD

* photo taken on Sep 28 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 25 2023 in Columbia, MD

'Variegata'
Also called 'Mariesii Variegata'. Reaches up to 5 x 5 feet in 10 years, eventually to 6 x 6 ( rarely over 4.5 ) feet with mid-green foliage that is boldly-margined white.
The lacecap flowers range from pale pink to blue.
Prone to winter dieback, does not bloom well in many areas but is still often used as a foliage shrub.

* photo taken on August 6 2010 in Windsor, Ontario

* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.

* photo taken on July 13 2011 in Columbia, MD


* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 20 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 25 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 18 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 24 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 16 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 7 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 14 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 18 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 13 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 8 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 17 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 18 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 14 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 22 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 3 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 2 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 22 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Veitchii'
Very vigorous in habit, reaching up to 8 x 12 feet, with luxuriant glossy deep green foliage that is resistant to mildew and turns yellow to red or purple during late autumn ( often remaining deep green long after the first frost ).
The lacecap flowers are white aging to pink with blue-violet fertile flowers. The flowers are borne in clusters up to 4 inches across.
Stem hardy to -6 F.

* photo taken on Oct 22 2022 in Columbia, MD

'Wedding Gown'
A moderate growing and compact in habit, repeat bloomer reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 3 x 5 feet.
The luxuriant foliage is glossy deep green. The ovate leaves are up to 6 x 4.2 inches in size.
The double, pure white flowers appear in clusters, up to 4.5 x 7 inches in size, from early summer through mid-autumn if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 5 to 9, it has excellent scorch resistance.

* photo taken on Sep 8 2017 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on June 17 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 24 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 27 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 26 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 1 2022 in Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

* photo taken on Nov 14 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 4 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 31 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Westfalen'
Dwarf in habit, reaching up to 4 feet, with mophead flowers that vary from intense crimson-red to dark purple-blue depending on soil acidity.
The foliage is mid-green.

'White Wave'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 5 x 10 feet, with attractive glossy deep green foliage that is mildew resistant. The lacecap flowers are white, later aging to pink with blue or pink fertile flowers.

* photo taken on June 21 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 19 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 9 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 19 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 5 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 27 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 22 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 14 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 27 2024 in Columbia, MD