Hydrangeas are today’s most popular flowering plants!
There are so many varieties available. Some newer hydrangeas grow in colder climates. Some are so small they will fit into a perennial border. Others have amazingly large blooms and deep colors. Here are a couple of our favorite varieties:
Annabelle Hydrangea
Annabelle is a stunning white Hydrangea, often producing heads over 10 inches in diameter. Annabelle blooms every year even after severe pruning or intensely cold winters. The huge, white “drumstick” blooms appear in profusion without fail. Some people plant ‘Annabelle’ as a hedge since it can be cut back severely in the winter for a tidy effect. ‘Annabelle’ makes a spectacular summer show.
Oakleaf Hydrangea
The Oakleaf hydrangea is one of the few hydrangeas native to the United States. The Oakleaf hydrangea is a dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of interest.
It blooms best in areas where summers are somewhat hot, but it is winter hardy. The fall color is a deep purplish red that’s a stunning attraction. Its foliage is dark green, large oak-like leaves. It’s a wonderful plant to add to any landscape.
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