Shrubs

Hydrangea (unknown var.)

Hydrangea (species)

Also known as Hydrangea

$26.95

Size

SunPart shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡ZonesVaries
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Hydrangea (unknown var.), 'unknown var.', is valued for its summer flower heads, bold foliage, and seasonal interest in PNW gardens.

Hydrangeas are beloved summer-flowering shrubs with large showy flower heads in blue, pink, purple, or white. Care varies by species, but all appreciate consistent moisture and sheltered sites.

Part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Pruning depends on species , macrophylla blooms on old wood, paniculata on new wood. Provide consistent moisture. Watch for leaf scorch in too-sunny exposure.

Hydrangeas are not native to the PNW. For a similar large-flowering shrub from the regional flora, consider Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , graceful summer-blooming PNW native with cascading panicles of cream-white flowers, supporting native bees and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Hydrangea (species)
Common name
Hydrangea
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
3-10 ft tall × 3-8 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Pink, Blue, Purple, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prune right after flowering, removing only dead or crossing wood, as this species blooms on old wood. Provide consistent moisture and good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. Protect from strong afternoon sun, which causes leaf scorch.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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