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604-002D4 Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' 
Sun Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Chartreuse Green flowers
Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' is a herbaceous climber with glorious dangling cone-like spikes of flowers in late summer. This gold foliaged form rambles over the entry to our shade retail area and many stop to admire its beauty. A good vine for covering an area where shade is needed in high summer but not in winter. Aromatic. A Great Plant Picks selection. Summer. bloom 20 ft.
294-100D4 Hydrangea 'All Summer Beauty'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mid-Blue flowers
Hydrangea `All Summer Beauty' is known for its numerous dark blue flower heads which turn apple-green as they age. Very good for colder climates, as it blooms on new wood. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-101D4 Hydrangea 'Alpengluhen'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red Pink flowers
Given the right pH, this flower of Hydrangea 'Alpenglühen' (Alpenglow) (Brugger, 1950) stay consistently red pink through the season. However, in our slightly acid soil, the mid-sized rounded flowerheads on this mid-sized shrub turn lavender blue and then deep mauve as they age. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3.5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-112D4 Hydrangea 'Amethyst'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Amethyst flowers
Hydrangea 'Amethyst'(M. Haworth-Booth, 1938) is a mop head with double flowers composed of serrated sepals. The main colors are pink to amethyst with flashes of medium blue all aging to a rich purple. The deep green foliage has very good substance. A Great Plant Picks selection. Summer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-024-1 Hydrangea anomala petiolaris
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris is very slow to get settled in but once established these can reach up to 50 ft. They cling by aerial roots so they can be trained up walls, trees and the like. In summer, they have rounded white flower heads. A Great Plant Picks selection. Summer. bloom To 50 ft.
294-002D4 Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' is a spectacular hydrangea that we recommend for customers in colder climates because it flowers on the current year's growth. Cut to the ground at the end of winter, it can achieve a height of six feet and bear masses of huge rounded heads of white flowers up to ten inches across. Uncut, the shrub can reach ten feet or more, but the flower heads tend to be smaller. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 10 ft. x 5 ft.
294-004D4 Hydrangea 'Ayesha'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink or Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Ayesha' is easily recognized because the flower heads so closely resemble clusters of partly open popcorn kernels. This originally bloomed pink for us but now the early flowers are skim-milk blue maturing to washed denim. The heads are 4 to 5 inches across. The foliage is medium green. Repeat bloomer. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft.
294-022D4 Hydrangea 'Blaumeise'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Blaumeise' was introduced by Federal Research Institute for Horticulture, Wadenswil, Switzerland. Even before this was featured in a national magazine, it was our best selling lacecap. The reason is the depth and longevity of the blue of its large infertile flowers. Prefers protection from the hot sun. A superior large upright shrub with very dark foliage. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 7 ft. x 4-5 ft.
294-054D4 Hydrangea 'Blue Wave'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Blue Wave' (Lemoine, 1904) is best when protected from the hot sun. A classic blue lacecap. Cut early for excellent dried flowers. A tall shrub which can grow quite wide if allowed. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6.5 ft. x 6.5 ft.
294-038D4 Hydrangea 'Bottstein'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
(We mistakenly sold this as Hydrangea 'Boitstein' for many years.) This gorgeous shrub outsells almost all the other blues. Up close, the individual flowers of Hydrangea 'Bottstein' (Haller, 1971) look pink with a purple wash. Stand back, and the overall appearance is violet deepening to a sumptuous royal blue. Medium-sized with robust large foliage. Good scarlet fall color. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
294-005D4 Hydrangea 'Domotoi'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pale Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Domotoi' ('Sekka-Yae') produces large heads of rounded, pale blue flowers that develop to clear blue. The flowers have good substance but do not hold up well in our sun. Repeat bloomer. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-055D4 Hydrangea 'Enziandom' ( Hydrangea Gentian Dome )
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cobalt Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Enziandom' (Steiniger, 1950) is a medium sized shrub that has vivid, large, cobalt blue flower heads. Excellent for cutting and drying. Many heads retain their rich color through October. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 5 ft.
294-079D4 Hydrangea 'Fasan'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
Hydrangea 'Fasan' ('Pheasant') (Teller) is a classic red lace-cap hydrangea which will stay bright red in alkaline soil. In more acidic soils it turns violet. It is upright of habit and noted for its large sterile flowers which ring the fertile flowers in double rows. Summer. bloom 5 t. x 5 ft.
294-084D4 Hydrangea 'Floralia'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea 'Floralia' (Gijseling, 1958) is a large shrub with apple green leaves that grow bronzed in the autumn. Six- to eight-inch pale mop heads turn light lavender as they age. Mid- to late summer. bloom 6.5 ft.
294-056D4 Hydrangea 'Forever Pink'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Magenta flowers
"Forever doesn't mean forever anymore." The flower heads of Hydrangea 'Forever Pink' are more magenta deepening to purple. Nonetheless, this is an excellent shrub, holding up well in full sun. The 5-inch heads are dense with very open florets. A somewhat small shrub. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-085D4 Hydrangea 'Freudenstein'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink Mauve flowers
Hydrangea 'Freudenstein' (E. Haller, 1960) is a large, upright shrub that is very free-flowering. The sterile florets are pink with a hint of blue which becomes the predominant color. Lustrous, dark green foliage. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-118D4 Hydrangea 'Frillibet'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Frillibet' is truly one of the most requested hydrangeas in the garden probably because the serrated edges of the individual sepals give the shrub such a unique, frilly appearance. The floral heads are 6-8 inches across. As the autumn approaches, they turn a rich violet with lime green reverses. The rounded leaves are 7 inches long by 5 inches wide. They are borne on stems that are ruddy or lightly stippled. July to August. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-120D4 Hydrangea 'Fuji Waterfall'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 White to Pale Pink flowers
The semi-double, white to pale pink sterile flowers of Hydrangea 'Fuji Waterfall' look like tiny water lilies held away from the central fertile florets on two inch long petioles. There is indeed a sense of the "cascade" the name implies in this extraordinarily beautiful shrub. Summer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3-5 ft.
294-030D4 Hydrangea 'Gartenbaudirektor Kuhnert'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
After visiting our hydrangea display, visitors beg us for Hydrangea 'Gartenbaudirektor Kühnert' (Matthes, 1926). Mid-sized heads of serene sky blue. Good mid-green foliage. Repeat bloomer. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 4-5 ft.
294-039D4 Hydrangea 'Gertrud Glahn'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Our garden notes are full of exclamation marks describing the dense large flower heads of Hydrangea 'Gertrud Glahn' (Matthes, 1923) as they deepen from lavender blue to dazzling bright blue. The leaves are extra large. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-041D4 Hydrangea 'Gilded Lace'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Light Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Gilded Lace' is our selection, a sport of H. m. v. m. 'Variegata' with interesting gold mottling on the majority of leaves. We found this about eight years ago but only recently released it. This holds up well in our summer sun. Summer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-019D4 Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose flowers
Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers' produce deep rose flower heads with a red blush to the leaves in summer. Fine autumn foliage. Repeat bloomer. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-014D4 Hydrangea 'Goliath'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Sky Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Goliath' (Matthes, 1923) does its best in part shade. Seven-inch heads composed of two-inch individual flowers suit the name to a T. Rich sky blue deepens to lavender-blue. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft.
294-108D4 Hydrangea 'Hamburg'
Part Shade 5-9 Indigo flowers
Hydrangea 'Hamburg' (H. Schadendorff, 1931) produces huge crisply textured leaves and huge, dense flower heads of indigo on this compact shrub. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-057D4 Hydrangea 'Heinrich Seidel'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Heinrich Seidel(Matthes, 1929)' is a classic mop head that starts periwinkle blue for us, darkening to lavender blue as the flowers age. The shrub is nice and compact with leaves somewhat smaller than many. The individual florets are large, completely filling the 6-inch heads. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 4-5 ft.
294-109D4 Hydrangea 'Holstein'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink or Sky Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Holstein' (H. Schadendorff, 1928) is a mid-season bloomer that needs shade to perform its best. Given dappled shade or protection from afternoon sun, it is very free flowering producing mop heads of shapely individual sterile florets with serrated sepals. Midsummer. bloom 4-6 ft.
294-125D4 Hydrangea 'Hornli'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Crimson flowers
Hydrangea 'Hörnli' was introduced by Federal Research Institute for Horticulture, Wadenswil, Switzerland in 1952. The books tell us that this will be bright crimson and indeed the flowers are rich rose when they mature. The wonder of this shrub is its dwarf nature and compact mopheads that are 4-5 inches across. The fertile flowers are visible within the mopheads giving them a fuzzy look. This is a late bloomer. Late summer. bloom 20 in.
294-029D4 Hydrangea 'Jennifer'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Magenta flowers
Hydrangea 'Jennifer' is a smaller shrub that is so photogenic we often sell out on the basis of the photo alone. Fortunately, she is just as beautiful in real life. The immature blooms are old fashioned magenta ripening to royal purple. It holds up well in our sun. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft.
294-071D4 Hydrangea 'Jogasaki'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Discovered by Tetsu Hirasawa on Izu Penninsula near the cape that gives its name, this lovely woodland shrub has double infertile florets each of which is arranged in the shape of a star. The floral heads measure 6 inches across. The leaves of Hydrangea `Jogasaki' are also attractive with a reddish cast, a central red vein and red leaf stem. Summer. bloom 38 in. x 36 in.
294-105D4 Hydrangea 'King George'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Cherry Pink or Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'King George' (E. Draps, 1938)) blooms later in the season helping to extend the period of hydrangea bloom. The color of its mop heads is variable depending on the soil. It grows fairly tall and its leaves are paler green with no purple stippling. August. bloom 5-6 ft. x 4-5 ft.
294-016D4 Hydrangea 'Lanarth White'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Even dried, the white infertile florets of Hydrangea 'Lanarth White' reveal a slight blush of pink. The inner circle of fertile florets is bright blue. Lacy is the best word to describe these flowers. Blooms on old and new wood. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4.5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-093D4 Hydrangea 'Lemon Wave'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The foliage of Hydrangea 'Lemon Wave' is what is most striking here. Each leaf is irregularly variegated with midgreen, white and yellow, making the shrub a veritable visual magnet in the woodland garden. The delicate blue infertile florets surround mauve fertile florets with blue stamens. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4.5 ft.
294-046D4 Hydrangea 'Leuchtfeuer'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Rose flowers
The name Hydrangea 'Leuchtfeuer'(H. Dienemann, 1962) means "lighthouse" which perhaps suits the smoldering color of the flowers. A rich motley of dark rose, purple-rose and deep purple carries on into the fall. Small shrub with mid-green foliage. The mop heads can be eight inches across. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-006D4 Hydrangea 'Libelle'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Libelle'('Dragonfly') bears very full white heads of infertile florets around a center of blue fertile florets. On mature heads, the white all but obscures the blue. Best in an eastern or northern exposure. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-047D4 Hydrangea 'Madame Emile Mouillere'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Grow this Hydrangea 'Madame Emile Mouillère' (Mouillere, 1909) in light shade to prevent the white flowers from browning. The flowers age to blush pink or green and can be cut and dried. Blooms on old and new wood. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 6 ft.
294-123D4 Hydrangea 'Madame Faustin Travouillon'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Cherry Pink or Mid-Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Madame Faustin Travouillon' (Barillet, 1930) is sometimes called 'Peacock' because of the free-flowering, showy mop heads that vary greatly in color depending on the soil type. The flowers bloom both early and late so there is never a lack of color. It tolerates our sun but some do recommend growing this with afternoon shade. The floral heads turn green as they age and are excellent for cutting and drying. This is also excellent grown in a container. Summer. bloom 5-6 ft. x 5 ft.
294-013D4 Hydrangea 'Mariesii'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Mariesii' blooms longer than any other - from midsummer to the early fall. In our gardens the heads have pale blue infertile florets around a center of blue fertile florets. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-034D4 Hydrangea 'Mariesii Grandiflora'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The large white infertile florets of Hydrangea 'Mariesii Grandiflora' ('White Wave') deserve a wooded setting to show off their size and purity and to prevent them from browning in the sun. The fertile florets are sky blue. Blooms on old and new wood. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-026D4 Hydrangea 'Mariesii Lilacina'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Mariesii Lilacina' (Lemoine, 1904) is very upright in habit. The whitewashed blue infertile flowers mature to dark blue around a center of delft blue fertile flowers. There is obvious purple speckling on the stems. This is a large and impressive shrub. Blooms on old and new wood. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-009D4 Hydrangea 'Mariesii Variegata'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Mariesii Variegata'('Maculata') anchors a corner along our Mediterranean Path. Because it is so long blooming and the cream-edged foliage is so beguiling, this is a best seller. Ghostly blue infertile florets surround a circle of bright blue fertile florets. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-023D4 Hydrangea 'Masja'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Magenta flowers
The large flower heads of Hydrangea 'Masja', which begin magenta and mature to rich rose washed in blue, hold up well in our sun. This shrub has proven to be much larger than expected. The foliage is a rich green. Repeat bloomer. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3-4 ft.
294-037D4 Hydrangea 'Mathilda Gutges'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cobalt Blue flowers
When adjectives fail, ask a customer for help. One told us Hydrangea 'Mathilda Gutges' (Steiniger, 1946) was "supremely cobalt blue." Immature flowers have white starry centers that disappear as the flowers deepen to a hue that matches our customer's words exactly. Good dark green foliage. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.
294-036D4 Hydrangea 'Merrit Supreme'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Dark Blue flowers
In our slightly acid soil, Hydrangea 'Merrit Supreme' (Joseph S. Merritt, Inc.) is an incredibly indigo, large-flowered mop head that is excellent for cutting and drying. In less acidic soil, this is described as going from lilac to maroon in color. Either way, this is a splendid plant.A Great Plant Picks selection Summer. bloom 4 ft. x 3 ft.
294-074D4 Hydrangea 'Merrit's Beauty'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Intense Blue flowers
Grown in a woodland setting, the depth of blue in the generous mopheads of Hydrangea 'Merrit's Beauty' (Joseph S. Merritt, Inc.) is impressive. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-091D4 Hydrangea 'Merveille'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The large heads of Hydrangea 'Merveille'(Cayeux, 1927) are composed of mid-sized flowers which begin a rich sky blue and turn cobalt blue as they age. There is something a little wild and undisciplined about this shrub. That is perhaps its charm. Repeat bloomer. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 5 ft.
294-111D4 Hydrangea 'Miss Belgium'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
Hydrangea 'Miss Belgium' (E. Draps, 1935) has the smaller foliage one associates with a smaller hydrangea. The flowers are more red purple in our soil. Summer. bloom 3 ft.
294-043D4 Hydrangea 'Mousmee'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Magenta flowers
The name Hydrangea 'Mousmee' (R. Talbot, 1960), Japanese for "girl," is well suited to this lovely shrub. The magenta infertile florets mature to a blue-washed purple complimenting the purple stems. The bright blue fertile florets are a pleasing contrast. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-072D4 Hydrangea 'Mowe'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
In the proper alkaline soil, the lacecap flowers of Hydrangea 'Möwe' ('Geoffrey Chadbund') are a wonderful dark red, but here in the rain-green Portland area, the flowers tend toward blue. Holds up well in full sun. This is said to be the best red lace cap. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 8 ft.
294-104D4 Hydrangea 'Niedersachsen'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The individual flowers of the densely clustered mop heads of Hydrangea 'Niedersachsen' begin almost white with blue edges and age to true blue. By September, they have turned green and pink with the autumn foliage. The dark green leaves are somewhat narrow tapering to a point. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-066D4 Hydrangea 'Nigra'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue/Pink flowers
Hydrangea 'Nigra' is a Chinese form introduced to the West by plant explorer E.H. Wilson. The striking dark purple (almost black) stems draw attention early in the season. The foliage is a light green. Flower color varies from soft pink to blue. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-012-1 Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender-Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue' is a classic Japanese form known for its numerous lavender-blue flower heads. Blooms early on old wood and later on new wood. Prefers a little shade. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-042D4 Hydrangea 'Oregon Pride'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple to Red flowers
Hydrangea 'Oregon Pride' is a sport of 'Merritt's Supreme' with striking burgundy stems which complement the rich red to purple mop heads. It is vigorous and very rewarding. Summer. bloom 4-6 ft. x 4 ft.
294-058D4 Hydrangea 'Otaksa'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Sky Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Otaksa' bears massive sky blue flower heads more than 8 inches across. They are the next shade paler than Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue' when newly opened but fade to green blue as they age. This billowy shrub has rounded apple green foliage. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-095D4 Hydrangea paniculata 'Burgundy Lace'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, White flowers
Introduced in 1975 by the well-known Belgian hybridizers Jelena and Robert de Belder, Hydrangea 'Burgundy Lace' continues to be a popular large shrub. The name describes the color and texture of the foot-long panicles as they change color in the autumn. As the sterile florets are fertilized they turn their wine colored reverse-sides up giving the panicle a new color. The leaves are quite large, 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, with reddish leaf stems. Autumn brings a color change to the leaves as well, turning them from green to yellow. We have limbed up our specimen in the shape of a small tree and have underplanted it with perennials and small shrubs. This creates a long-blooming setting that can be done even in a small garden. August to autumn. bloom 7 ft. x 7-8 ft.
294-020D4 Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' is a big, arching shrub with large panicles of white florets fading to pink as they mature. A Great Plant Picks selection. Midsummer to autumn. bloom 10 ft. x 8 ft.
294-137-1 Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 'Limelight'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Lime Green flowers
Imagine panicles of lime green flowers blending into the late summer color scheme. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 'Limelight'(tm) PP12874 is at home in the garden or in a container. A Great Plant Picks selection. Late summer. bloom 6-8 ft. x 5-6 ft.
294-096-1 Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'
Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 White flowers
Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'(de Belder) bears tall, open, twelve-inch panicles of creamy sterile florets mixed with tiny fertile florets. The panicles turn pink from the base up as they age. Early autumn. bloom 10 ft. x 8 ft.
294-011-1 Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'(de Belders, 1968) is "unique" in that the sepals cover the fertile flowers giving the panicle a full appearance. The panicles can reach up to 16 inches long and 10 inches wide. Individual sterile florets can reach 2 inches across. Late summer. bloom 10-14 ft. x 8 ft.
294-099-1 Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth'
Part Shade Zones 4-11 White flowers
Hydrangea paniculata 'White Moth' has foot-long panicles of extra large white flowers. The panicles are 9 inches wide at their widest. Two-year old plants flower over our heads. Early autumn. bloom 10 ft. x 8 ft.
294-059D4 Hydrangea 'Paris'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Paris' (Mouillere) is quite fascinating. Some of the heads are composed of 3-inch florets, others of 1-inch florets. They begin blue deepening to blue-violet. Sterile florets are serrated along their edges. The foliage is exceptionally large and wide. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3 ft.
294-136D4 Hydrangea 'Parzifal'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Purple flowers
In our soil the large mop heads of Hydrangea 'Parzifal' (J. Wintergalen, 1922) have red streaked, deep purple florets with white central eyes. Attractive and relatively small dark green foliage. The plant starts to bloom early and continues to bloom on new wood as well. Early and late summer. bloom 3-5 ft.
294-021D4 Hydrangea 'Pia'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Hydrangea 'Pia' was pink the first few years we grew it. Over time the heads have grown violet to violet-blue. This is the plant we recommend for customers seeking a smaller, compact shrub. Great in containers. Repeat bloomer. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 2.5 ft.
294-076D4 Hydrangea 'Pink Reverse'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The provenance of Hydrangea 'Pink Reverse' is in question, but it is a fine lacecap with 6- to 7-inch wide flattened heads of rich blue. The sterile florets are stained rose at their centers and have rose veining. The fertile florets are cobalt. The foliage is dark green and of good substance. By the way, the reverses of the sterile florets are stained rose and are revealed once the florets have ceased to function as landing pads for the pollinators. Midsummer. bloom 8 ft. x 5 ft.
294-063D4 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Cloud' ( Oak Leaf Hydrangea )
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
We have grown this for so many years that we have lost track of its provenance. All that remains is the name. Half-foot panicles of white grace this large shrub with individual florets arranged in an open fashion. The large, oak-leaf shaped leaves measure 6 1/4 inches long and wide. As the cooler weather arrives, the leaves of Hydrangea q. `Snow Cloud' turn red purple along their margins. Midsummer to autumn. bloom 7 ft. x 5 ft.
294-048D4 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' ( Oak Leaf Hydrangea )
Sun, Part Shade, Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
If Hydrangea q. `Snow Queen' is grown in the sun in the Pacific Northwest, its leaves turn uniformly red as the weather cools. It is one of the best shrubs for fall color in our garden. The large, 8-inch panicles are upright and quite showy. The foliage is 6 inches long and about 5 inches wide in an oak-leaf pattern. Young stems are lightly woolly: old trunks and stems have attractive exfoliating bark. Midsummer to autumn. bloom 7 ft. x 5 ft.
294-090D4 Hydrangea 'Red Star'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
Hydrangea 'Red Star' (Louisiana Nursery) is a mid-sized mop head with red sterile florets. The florets have a distinct white star blaze in their centers when young. In our soil, the flowers tend to be magenta. The foliage puts on a brilliant autumn display. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-052D4 Hydrangea 'Regula'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea 'Regula' (Moll, 1934) is an exceptional garden shrub which blooms prolifically. Seven- to eight- inch heads composed of white florets (with a blush of blue in their centers) measure more than 2 inches apiece. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4.5-5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-102D4 Hydrangea 'Rotdrossel'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red to Wine flowers
The lacecap flowers of Hydrangea 'Rotdrossel'(1987) begin red and deepen to wine as they mature. The central fertile flowers are green in bud but develop to pink or lavender blue. Complementing the entire floral head are the purple floral stems. Flowerheads can reach from 6 to 8 inches across. The rounded leaves are a rich green and quite large. Introduced by the Federal Research Institute for Horticulture in Widenswil, Switzerland. pink bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
294-031D4 Hydrangea 'Sara'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cobalt Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Sara' is a best-seller because of her shorter, compact habit and because of the rich intensity of her dark cobalt flowers which turn inky purple by the end of the summer. 'Sara' holds up very well in our full sun. The florets tend to stay cupped instead of flattening. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-124D4 Hydrangea 'Schenkenberg'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
In our gardens, Hydrangea 'Schenkenberg' (E. Haller, 1960) begins pale pink and quickly ages to a red mauve. The mop-heads are six inches across. July to September. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
294-106D4 Hydrangea 'Sea Foam'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Sea Foam' is supposed to be very close to the original lace cap form Hydrangea macrophylla var. normalis. The lace cap is composed of sterile florets that begin creamy blue and age to pinkish or lavender blue and fertile florets which are pinkish purple in bud but open bright blue. The foliage is remarkably large and there is purple stippling in the stems. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
294-069D4 Hydrangea 'Sensation'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White/Violet Purple flowers
Even dried, the sterile florets of Hydrangea 'Sensation' (Cayeux, 1938) show their white picotee edges and violet purple centers. The bicolored effect is "sensational." A midsized shrub for us with medium sized foliage. Slow growing. Summer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 4-5 ft.
294-025D4 Hydrangea serrata
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender Blue flowers
Hydrangea serrata is a mid-sized shrub with lavender-blue infertile florets and bright blue fertile florets. All in all it is airy in appearance. The leaves develop dark margins as they mature. By autumn, they turn entirely burgundy with pink reverses. H. serrata forms prefer afternoon shade. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft.
294-015D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Acuminata'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Acuminata' ('Bluebird') is a graceful short lacecap Hydrangea with dark green crinkled leaves coming to a narrow point. The flowers are white when new, blushing to pink with age, and then facing downward showing their green-red reverses after the floral heads have been fertilized. The leaf stems are red. All in all, a very worthy shrub for the small garden. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-3.5 ft. x 3 ft.
294-068D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Billow'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lavender Blue flowers
The double and semi-double sterile florets of Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Billow' are pink or blue while the fertile florets are darker. Originally grown from seed collected in Japan. Midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3 ft.
294-126D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Caerulea Lace'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Soft Blue flowers
This is a large form of H. serrata with large foliage and inflorescences. Leaves measure 6 to 8 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide. In the autumn, they are stained attractive purple black. Floral heads can reach 9 inches across. The infertile florets are 2 1/4 inches wide on extra long flower stems. There are usually 6 to 8 florets per head. As they age, these florets turn green and face down revealing magenta pink reverses. All in all Hydrangea s.`Caerulea Lace' is an impressive shrub and ideal for a woodland setting. Summer. bloom 45 in. x 45 in.
294-070D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Diadem'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea s. `Diadem' is an early selection of H. serrata made by Michael Haworth-Booth, the English nurseryman and author of a fine book on Hydrangeas. The flower-heads of this low shrub are small with very few sterile florets. Overall, they are rounded in shape. The sterile florets can vary in color from pink to blue but over time in our soil they have become blue. June to September. bloom 32 in. x 32 in.
294-075D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood' is a tall lanky shrub with elegant lacecap flowers. The sterile florets are outward facing beginning white but turning red with age. Ultimately, once the plant has been pollinated, they face downward revealing their red reverses. The fertile florets are bright blue. Best in partial shade. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 5 ft.
294-117D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood Variegated'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue/Blue flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood Variegated' is a sport that we found in our gardens. Although the variegation is not uniform (sometimes it is gold mottled, sometimes splashed and sometimes all green or all gold), 'Grayswood' itself has such a large presence and such large leaves that any part of it that is gold can not fail to be of interest. The sizeable lace-cap flowers consist of pale blue to white sterile florets and blue fertile flowers. They are held on purple petioles. Summer. bloom 6-8 ft. x 5 ft.
294-103D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi' has pink lace cap flower heads that showcase the distinctive red edging around the sterile florets. The foliage also is distinctive with burgundy edging and very deep venation. Found on Mt. Kiyosumi in Japan. Summer. bloom 3-4 ft.
294-184D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Little Geisha'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Light Blue/Pink flowers
This delightful recent cultivar is notable because it has uncharacteristic mop-head flowers while most of the other H. serrata selections have lace-cap flowers. Small rounded heads can be pink or blue, sometimes in the same head. The foliage has purple staining which is more pronounced in the autumn. Hydrangea s. `Little Geisha' is an ideal plant for a small garden or container. Summer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3-4 ft.
294-086D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Miyama Yae-murasaki'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink to Lavender flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Miyama Yae-murasaki' is a gorgeous Japanese cultivar. Delicate, soft pink or lavender blue, fully doubled sterile florets surround a large boss of fertile florets. The entire floral head turns red in the autumn. As the sterile florets mature, their petioles lengthen giving the floral heads the appearance of exploding fireworks. Appreciates a partial shade situation. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-010D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
How do you praise this incredible shrub enough? Although Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa' (G. Ahrends, 1961) is a H. serrata form, it bears small rounded mop head flowers that begin white, pale green, pink or lavender but mature through the season to an intense burgundy red. At the same time, the foliage is infused with burgundy. As the flowers deepen in color so does the foliage. By autumn the show is intense. Afternoon shade please. A Great Plant Picks selection. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-121D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Shichidanka'
Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Pale Lavender flowers
The Japanese name of Hydrangea s. `Shichidanka' means "seven levels" which perhaps describes the tiers of flowers of this graceful shrub or perhaps describes the seven stages that the flowers undergo as they transform from pastel to green to red-pink. The open, star-shaped, double sterile flowers are so remarkably lovely it is easy to see why this is such a crowd pleaser. June to August. bloom 30 in. x 30 in.
294-122D4 Hydrangea serrata 'Woodlander'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink or Blue flowers
Hydrangea serrata 'Woodlander' is a small shrub with a rounded habit. The color of the lace cap flower heads varies according to the soil. The leaves take on purple tones in the fall. Summer. bloom 3.5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-135D4 Hydrangea 'Shiro-gaku'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 White flowers
The very large rounded leaves on Hydrangea 'Shiro-gaku' ('Shirobana-gaku') are up to 6 inches across and 8 inches long. These are complemented by equally broad lacecap flowers of pure white, including both fertile and sterile flowers. As the sterile florets age and their petioles extend to send them facing the earth, their reverses also are white aging to a light green in late October. A lovely Japanese selection for the woodland garden. Summer. bloom 6 ft. x 6 ft.
294-008D4 Hydrangea 'Soeur Therese'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
The luscious creamy white flowers of Hydrangea 'Soeur Thérèse' do not hold up well in our sun. Give them an eastern or northern exposure to see the flowers age with the palest lavender blue wash. Seven-inch flower heads. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft.
294-110D4 Hydrangea 'Souvenir de President Doumer'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Multi-colored flowers
Hydrangea 'Souvenir de Président Doumer' (Cayeaux, 1932) bears a splendid blend of pink, blue and lavender-blue mop heads. The large 8-inch flower heads are densely packed with 1 1/4-inch wide sterile florets. This has grown to 3 feet in 2 years. Blooms on old and new wood. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3-4 ft.
294-078D4 Hydrangea 'Sunset'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Red flowers
The "sunset" effect doesn't occur for us, but Hydrangea 'Sunset' is a fine compact hydrangea which begins sky blue and fades to lavender by fall. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4 ft. x 3 ft.
294-033D4 Hydrangea 'Supreme'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rose flowers
Hydrangea 'Supreme' ('Rose Supreme') (Pepinieres Thoby) is not rose in our acid soil. Although it begins a rosy lavender, it deepens here to a rich blue. Individual flowers are cupped. Explore the plant and you will find the stems are streaked in rose. Individual flower heads are 7-8 inches. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 4-5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-017D4 Hydrangea 'Taube'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cobalt Blue flowers
When visitors approach our hydrangea patch, Hydrangea 'Taube'(Pigeon) is the first plant they talk about. The infertile florets are huge and cobalt blue and stand out so clearly against the sky blue fertile florets. The foliage is very wide and very green. No wonder they are talking. In our gardens it stays just under 5 ft. but could grow larger. Developed by the Federal Research Institute for Horticulture, Wadenswil, Switzerland, 1979. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 4 ft.
294-044D4 Hydrangea 'Todi'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lilac Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Tödi' (Kobel & Schutz) is best suited for less acid soil. Our 'Tödi' blooms with a lilac blue cast. The individual florets are so huge and papery that we suspect the plant needs more protection from the sun. Nice large foliage for a smaller plant. Developed by the Federal Research Institute for Horticulture, Wadenswil, Switzerland, 1952. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
294-018-1 Hydrangea 'Tokyo Delight'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink/Cream flowers
Hydrangea 'Tokyo Delight' bears pink and cream and is a youthful, pleasing color combination. Here, the creamy white infertile florets slowly mature to burgundy around bright pink fertile florets. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6 ft.
294-080D4 Hydrangea 'Tovelit'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Pink flowers
Hydrangea 'Tovelit' is a low growing mop head with clusters of star shaped sterile florets which give this plant its charm. Once again, in our acidic soil, this does not tend to be pink but more mauve going to burgundy. Summer. bloom 3 ft. x 3 ft.
294-081D4 Hydrangea 'Trophee'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The blue heads of Hydrangea 'Trophée' ('Trophy') (Lemoine, 1915) mature to lilac blue. Overall, the flower heads are smaller and composed of smaller flowers than many of our blues. Seems to hold up well in our sun. Nice broad green foliage on a smaller shrub. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 3-4 ft. x 3 ft.
294-051D4 Hydrangea 'Veitchii'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 White flowers
Hydrangea 'Veitchii' is a classic Japanese cultivar with broad, dark green foliage and plentiful large white lacecap inflorescences which turn a rose-pink in autumn. It can become quite wide with age. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 6 ft. x 12 ft.
294-050-1 Hydrangea 'Wave Hill'
Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
The foliage of Hydrangea 'Wave Hill' is a blend of green, chartreuse and cream. Not so arresting at first glance as H. 'Lemon Wave,' its subtler beauty may be more suitable for a peaceful garden. Similar in flower to H. m. v. 'Mariesii'. Early summer to midsummer. bloom 5 ft. x 5 ft.
294-082D4 Hydrangea 'Weidner's Blue'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Blue flowers
Hydrangea 'Weidner's Blue' bears beautiful large lacecap flowers on a large shrub. The foliage is also large and turns exceptionally red and gold in the fall. Summer. bloom 6 ft. x 8 ft.
795-001D4 Hymenanthera alpina
Sun, Part Shade Zones 8, 9, 10 White flowers
New Zealand. We grow Hymenanthera alpina for the complex layering of near-naked branches and the bounty of persistant white berries that decorate those branches. The sparse foliage is dark green and yew-like spiralling in a loose arrangement down the branches. The branches are ash gray and very visible. Although we were told this requires male and female plants to bear fruit, that has not proven to be true. We have grown this successfully in a low water gravel border and in a dry part shade setting. Early summer. bloom 6 ft. x 3 ft.
295-008D4 Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Sun Zones 6, 7, 8, 9 Gold Yellow flowers
Hypericum 'Hidcote' is one of the best-known forms of this mid-sized shrub with rich green foliage and large golden flowers. Semi-evergreen. Summer to fall. bloom 4 ft. x 5 ft.
295-010D4 Hypericum inodorum 'Albury Purple'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
The sensational new red-purple foliage of Hypericum x inodorum 'Albury Purple' greens a bit as it ages. The yellow flowers produce red berries which eventually turn black. Highly ornamental. Summer. bloom 4 ft.
295-014D4 Hypericum inodorum 'Elstead'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Hypericum x inodorum 'Elstead' is one of our most requested plants. Semi-evergreen shrub with brilliant yellow flowers which are followed by elongated coral pink fruits persisting from summer to fall. Summer to fall. bloom 2.5 ft. x 2.5 ft.
295-012D4 Hypericum inodorum 'Glacier'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
Hypericum x inodorum 'Glacier' produces irregular white variegation on the green and pink leaves. Yellow flowers produce dark fruits. Summer to fall. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
295-013D4 Hypericum inodorum 'Summergold'
Sun, Part Shade Zones 7, 8, 9 Yellow flowers
The yellow-gold young foliage of Hypericum x inodorum 'Summergold' is splotched lime green as it matures. The leaves will tolerate our Pacific NW sun, but it is perhaps best used to lighten up a part shade situation. Summer to fall. bloom 4 ft. x 4 ft.
295-007 Hypericum olympicum
Sun, Part Shade Zones 6, 7, 8 Deep Yellow flowers
Greece, Turkey. Hypericum olympicum is an upright deciduous shrub with gray green foliage. Large 2 1/2-inch star flowers. Summer. bloom 10 in. x 24 in.
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