When choosing the right hydrangea, there are a couple things to consider first:
- Will the hydrangea go in full sun, partial sun, or shade?
- What size shrub were you looking for?
- Do you want colorful blooms or just white?
Our staff is happy to help if you need more advice or any help deciding which of these options to go with!
Full Sun Hydrangeas
These hydrangeas can tolerate partial sun but prefer full sun (6-8 hours)
โBoboโ Hydrangea paniculata – This dwarf flowering bush grows to about 3โ x 3โ and blooms during the summer with white blooms. They bloom on new growth and would need to be pruned in late winter or early spring. These make good border plants and have strong stems that do not droop with full blooms.
โLimelightโ Hydrangea paniculata – With white summer blooms that eventually turn white and fade to a rosy shade, these grow to about 6โ- 8โ x 6โ- 8โ. They bloom on new growth and need to be pruned in late winter or early spring. Stems occasionally need support when in bloom.
โLittle Limeโ Hydrangea paniculata – This is a dwarf form of
the Limelight and grows to about 3โ- 5โ x 3โ- 5โ.
โQuick Fireโ Hydrangea paniculata – This bush grows
to about 6โ- 8โ x 6โ- 8โ and blooms white fading to red into
the fall. They need to be pruned in late winter or early spring. This hydrangea begins blooming in the summer about 1 month before other summer blooming hydrangeas.
โIncrediballโ Hydrangea arborescens – This gorgeous white flower grows to about 5โ x 5โ and is a native type. The
Incrediball is an improved variety of the Annabelle that has larger white blooms and sturdier stems to support them.
Cut back in late winter to early spring.
โAnnabelleโ Hydrangea arborescens – These flowers grows to about 5โ x 5โ and is a native type. These hydrangeas
bloom white and make a nice addition to rain gardens.
Partial Sun Hydrangeas
These hydrangeas can handle shade but prefer partial sun (4-6 hours)
โRuby Slippersโ Hydrangea quercifolia – This is a dwarf hydrangea that grows to about 4โ x 4โ and blooms white fading to red. Oakleaf hydrangeas are a native type. Prune after blooming ends in fall.
โPee Weeโ Hydrangea quercifolia – This is a dwarf version that grows to about 3โ x 3โ and blooms white. Oakleaf hydrangeas are a native type. Prune after blooming ends in fall.
โAliceโ Hydrangea quercifolia- This hydrangea grows to about 6โ – 8โ x 6โ – 8โ and blooms white. It is a native variety and is pruned after blooming ends in fall. This type is known for pest and disease resistance.
‘Snow queenโ Hydrangea quercifolia – This hydrangea grows to about 6โ x 6โ and blooms white. It is a native variety and is pruned after blooming ends in fall.
Shade Hydrangeas
These hydrangeas can tolerate partial sun but prefer full shade
โEndless Summer Bloomstruckโ Hydrangea macrophylla –
These beauties grow to about 4โ x 4โ and bloom ranging from purple to pink depending on pH of soil. More acidic soil makes them more blueish purple and lime can help them to turn pink. The endless summer collection can bloom on old and new growth enabling them to be pruned throughout the year.
โEndless Summer Blushing Brideโ Hydrangea macrophylla-
These grow to about 3โ- 6โ x 3โ- 6โ and bloom white. The endless summer collection can bloom on old and new growth enabling them to be pruned throughout the year.
With any of these hydrangeas, it is important to know that they need a lot of water and will need to be ย watered regularly the first couple seasons after planting until they are established. The ideal time to plant is in the fall!
Stop by the store to shop, and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to help find you the perfect plant for your landscape!
