Hydrangea tree best varieties

Hydrangea is tree-like, oak-leaved, paniculate, large-leaved ... Breeders all over the world have created a huge number of varieties of various types of hydrangea, but not all of them take root in the open field in the middle lane. Which varieties are better to choose?

Hydrangea, also known as “Hydrangea”, is a wonderful aristocrat of the garden that wins the hearts of flower growers with abundant and long flowering. Inflorescences can be spherical and hemispherical, pyramidal and flat. Of all the species of this plant, only winter-hardy deciduous shrubs, including liana-like ones, and trees up to 2 m high are widespread in the middle lane.

Hydrangea

This plant with oval bright green leaves and large spherical inflorescences about 15 cm in diameter is one of the most unpretentious representatives of its extensive family.

Among the most proven varieties of hydrangea tree the following can be distinguished:

• Annabelle, a bush up to 150 cm high with leaves of a rich green color, blooming from late May to October with large snow-white spherical inflorescences with a diameter of more than 20 cm. In the fall, Annabelle's inflorescences become greenish. Hydrangea of ​​this variety prefers acidic fertile soil, grows well in partial shade, does not require special conditions in winter.
• Grandiflora is a spreading bush up to 2 m high with light green leaves, blooming profusely from June to September with light cream inflorescences about 20 cm in diameter.It is an unpretentious winter-hardy plant that takes root well in partial shade and in shaded areas and is often used in landscape design when creating decorative compositions.
• Sterilis - a variety of hydrangea tree-like, which is distinguished by exuberant and long flowering from July to October. The color of large hemispherical inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter (greenish-white at the beginning of flowering) gradually changes until it becomes snow-white.

Are gaining more and more popularity new varieties of tree hydrangea, such as:

• Pink Bella Anna - a bush up to 120 cm high with large inflorescences of rich pink tones. The characteristic features of this hydrangea variety are quick adaptation to new conditions, abundant flowering before the first frost, no special requirements for care and soil composition, high frost resistance: Pink Bella Anna hydrangea does not need shelter even at temperatures below -30 ° C.
• White House blooms profusely with luxurious white inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter from June to September. The bush of this plant usually grows up to 150 cm in height and has a spreading domed crown.
• Invincible Spirit it is distinguished by beautiful inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter, changing color from dark pink to bright pink during the flowering process. Hydrangea Invincible Spirit is unpretentious and frost-resistant, tolerates pruning of the shoots that have died in winter, quickly recovers, and successfully takes root in partial shade.

Hydrangea paniculata

Bushes panicle hydrangea grow to a height of 150 cm and have inflorescences that resemble pyramidal panicles. For the middle lane, this plant is quite unpretentious. Some varieties are distinguished by high frost resistance and the ability to quickly recover after the loss of a large part of the shoots.

The best varieties panicle hydrangea:

• Grandiflora with large cone-shaped inflorescences, the color of which gradually changes from creamy white to white, pink and green-red;
• Vanilla Freise with white-pink inflorescences;
• Kyushu with pinkish white inflorescences;
• Limelight with very large golden inflorescences;
• Pinky Winkyblooming pink and red.

Extremely attractive new varieties panicle hydrangea:

• Unique with white inflorescences turning pink by autumn;
• Brussels Leys with giant ivory-colored inflorescences;
• Matilda with large creamy inflorescences;
• Diamant Rouge changes color of inflorescences from white to red;
• Bombshell is a dwarf shrub covered with white flowers;

Large-leaved hydrangea

Bloom is of incredible beauty large-leaved hydrangea with large spherical inflorescences, more demanding to care than tree and paniculate. The bushes must be planted in partial shade, carefully sheltered from frost, or the seedlings must be planted in bulky containers so that it is easier to move them indoors by winter.

Most beautiful varieties large-leaved hydrangea:

• Nico blue with blue inflorescences up to 30 cm in diameter, can be grown as a houseplant;
• Alpengluchen with red flowers fits perfectly into a bright garden;
• Red Baron with beautiful leaves also has large inflorescences of rich red color;
• Shniebol with luxurious white inflorescences - a new variety of large-leaved hydrangea;
• Kumiko - variety with pink inflorescences.

Hydrangea oakleaf

Heat-loving plants include oak-leaved hydrangea with dense foliage and beautiful delicate flowers, collected in large inflorescences. Mature shrubs are hardy enough, but young plants need to be covered for the winter.

The best varieties oak-leaved hydrangea:

Snowflakethat boasts adorable flowers shaped like ... that's right, snowflakes! And by the end of flowering, the petals acquire an interesting red-green hue;

The Snow Queen (or Snow Queen) in June-July dissolves beautiful white panicle inflorescences, by the end of the season the foliage acquires a rich burgundy color.

Hydrangea is a beautiful garden plant that looks very romantic both in summer, when it blooms, and in autumn, when the foliage changes its color to deep wine shades. Choose your hydrangea that will delight your eyes all season! I wonder what kind of hydrangea do you like?

Hydrangea tree in the video.

When choosing beautiful flowering plants for the garden, tree hydrangea varieties are preferred most often. They are cold-resistant enough to withstand the conditions of the average Russian climate, do not require the use of complex agrotechnical techniques when growing and will certainly delight caring owners with lush and long flowering for ten years.

This is perhaps the most common hydrangea in the gardens of central Russia. Nice, of course, but too familiar. But with plants it happens like this: everything for the time being.

The best varieties of tree hydrangea do not require special attention: they do not freeze out, they bloom annually. In the spring, you need to cut out old shoots, tie up a bush - that's, in general, that's all. Further, you can almost forget about the tree hydrangea (N. arborescens) and expect with confidence the inevitable reward - lush flowering.

Oddly enough, but gardeners are still worried about the question: when to cut the tree hydrangea?

In the spring, her sap flow begins, and the hydrangea "cries", which causes panic among the owners. Better to trim it twice.The first is in the fall, at this time only the inflorescences are cut (the British call this decapitation) so that the snow that falls does not break the branches. The 'Annabelle' is especially prone to this. The second time is cut in the spring, before the start of sap flow, when the buds are not particularly swollen. Or during the appearance of young leaves, then the hydrangea already stops desperately "crying".

In a tree hydrangea, pruning of branches does not particularly affect the size of the inflorescences. In any case, not like the paniculata. However, it must be borne in mind that the size of the inflorescences is inversely proportional to the number of shoots.

Next, you can familiarize yourself with the photos, names and descriptions of the varieties of tree hydrangea, the most popular among gardeners.

The best varieties of winter-hardy tree hydrangeas for the Moscow region

One of the best varieties of tree hydrangeas for the Moscow region is ‘Annabelle’!

But how will he winter? What if a shelter is still needed? And is it true that the inflorescences without any tricks on the part of the grower will be as huge as in the catalog? After more than a dozen years, we can say with confidence: the variety is wonderful!

It seems like not long ago everyone was chasing ‘Hayes Starburst’ - the first terry winter-hardy variety of hydrangeas, and then, having received the coveted plant and watching the first flowering, many were disappointed.

Apparently, they dreamed of something like a terry 'Annabelle', But here the inflorescences cannot boast of a gigantic size, the branches are thin, require support, the bush grows for a long time, and no more than a meter in height. Those who want a more luxuriant plant, and most importantly - right away, are unlikely to like this variety. This plant is exquisite, you cannot plant it in the far corner of the garden, flowers can be seen only up close. And the number of branches is a real deal, moreover, with age, they will certainly become more powerful.

Another hit we had a few years ago is the variety ‘Incrediball’... According to the description, this variety of tree hydrangea is similar to 'Annabelle', but it is an improved version: the flowers of the 'Incrediball' are four times larger, and the diameter of the inflorescence is up to 30 cm! The main "trick" is that the inflorescence resembles a ball. However, some growers complain that they have not yet seen the promised "ball". Again, you just have to wait. Young hydrangeas may not immediately show their varietal characteristics (although, alas, a re-grading cannot be ruled out).

The ‘Invicibelle’ tree hydrangea variety is suitable for the Moscow region, it is really winter-hardy and in the spring it is found very vigorous plant! It is pointless to discuss the shade and structure of the inflorescence: some people like them, some do not.

As you can see in the photo, the ‘Invicibelle’ tree hydrangea variety has a transparent, airy inflorescence, a rather complex shade - muffled, dark pink:

This is unusual for Russian gardens. But the 'Invicibelle' is interesting precisely because of its dissimilarity to other forms.

Of course, the fact that her stems lie down, and the inflorescences sometimes bow their heads, is not encouraging. But, firstly, these plants are very young in our country - in order for them to show themselves in all their glory, five years, or even more, must pass. Secondly, this hydrangea needs delicate supports and no less delicate neighbors.

The variegated tree hydrangea, even if it appears, is unlikely to winter in our climate without shelter. Another thing is with purple or yellow leaves. Breeders should already be thinking about these plants!

Her inflorescences were almost like the variety 'Grandiflora', only smaller. This miracle lived for four years and then froze out in one winter with little snow. It was necessary to take the plant more seriously - at least to mulch the trunk circle in the fall.

What was the name of the cultivar? Experts in unison asserted that such a plant does not exist at all and cannot be.

Look at the photo of tree hydrangeas, the names of which are given above:

New varieties of tree hydrangeas: photo and description

A clear breeder's success - the new 'White Dome' tree hydrangea (sometimes sold under the name 'Dardom'). In Russia, this hydrangea has not yet found many fans. It seems that simply because it is not easy to find it. Its inflorescences are large, flat, bearing sterile flowers only along the edge. They are so delicate - they resemble Venetian lace or a ballerina's tutu. The plant itself is powerful, the branches do not linger.

Another curious variety is 'Hillsof Snow'... Its peculiarity is super-abundant flowering and flowers slightly turning pink by autumn, which, in general, is not found in tree hydrangeas.

New items ‘Bella Anna’ firmer shoots and a richer deep pink shade at peak flowering than 'Invincibelle'. The history of the 'Bella Anna' variety is rather complex: before its appearance, there were several cultivars with pink, but small inflorescences, on the basis of one of them this novelty was created.

Pay attention to the photo - the ‘Bella Anna’ tree hydrangea variety is a short bush (1-1.3 meters), with thin branches bending under the weight of huge inflorescences of a raspberry or deep pink hue:

The inflorescences are slightly pointed, which gives them an unusual appearance for treelike hydrangeas. Blooms from mid-summer until frost. Winter hardiness is high, does not tolerate stagnant moisture. It is considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful varieties of hydrangeas.

Another representative of tree hydrangeas, ‘Pink Pincushion’ variety (translated as "pink pin cushion") - a bush a little over a meter high with flat pink inflorescences. This variety of hydrangeas blooms in mid - late summer. In terms of soil, acidity and moisture, the plant is quite unpretentious. 'Pink Pincushion' is not hardy enough, requires shelter.

It differs from other tree hydrangeas in much the same way as the variety ‘Bud’ from the classic varieties of phlox. The shrub is clearly intended for fans of the exotic.

In the photo you can see the varieties of tree hydrangeas, the description of which is given on this page:

Review of the best paniculate, tree-like and large-leaved hydrangeas according to the reviews of florists

Hydrangea is a lush and long-flowering deciduous shrub. The thyroid inflorescences consist of fertile (bisexual) and sterile (sterile) flowers. They can be chaotically located, but more often they form viburnum-shaped inflorescences with fertile flowers in the center and sterile along the edge. There are varieties with only one type of flower. The scutellum can be flat, spherical, hemispherical, or pyramidal. Treelike and panicle hydrangeas have taken root well in Central Russia, largely due to their vitality. In the Moscow region, hydrangeas grow best in the open sun; in the southern regions of Russia, it is recommended to plant them in partial shade. In care, it is important to ensure regular and abundant watering (it is not for nothing that the Latin name for hydrangea hydrangea is translated as "a vessel with water"). We will tell you in detail about the best varieties of hydrangeas in our review.

In Russia, varieties of 3 types of hydrangea are widespread: tree, paniculate and large-leaved.

Hydrangea paniculata (Hydrangea paniculata). Shrub or standard tree 2 - 5 m high. Wild forms are found in Japan and China. Panicle hydrangea Differs in dark green leaves and burgundy shoots. Inflorescences are formed on the shoots of the current year. The buds bloom very slowly, so abundant mass flowering occurs in August. The inflorescence is a pyramidal scutellum, reminiscent of a panicle. At the time of dissolution, a greenish tint is present, then the color becomes pure white or cream, and by autumn pinkish tones with a brick tint and again a greenish tint appear. The flowering bush attracts bees with its aroma and is a good honey plant. The high frost resistance of the species makes it possible to grow it even in the North-West region. In the Moscow region, paniculate hydrangeas winter without shelter. Shoots woody quickly and winter well.

Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens).Shrub from 1 to 3 m in height, native to North America. Unpretentious and winter hardy. Loves shading. Able to endure short-term drought: drooping leaves "come to life" immediately after abundant watering. Spherical or flat shields are formed at the tops of annual shoots. At the beginning of flowering, the inflorescences have a greenish tint, and in full dissolution they become creamy. In the inflorescences, fertile flowers predominate, and there are few sterile ones. But there are varieties with sterile inflorescences. Shields are large, with a diameter of 10 - 15 to 20 cm. Blooms from June to September. Young growth often does not ripen and freezes out, but after spring pruning, the bush grows back well. Freezing does not affect flowering.

Large-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). Shrub 1 - 2 m high. In winter it leaves with green herbaceous shoots, which will become lignified only the next year. This biological feature leads to strong freezing of young growth in a harsh climate. In winter, all leaves are removed, the shoots are tied, bent to the ground and covered with lutrasil. Inflorescences are not formed on all annual shoots, so the flowering is not as abundant, unlike other types of hydrangea. Inflorescences exceed 20 cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are good for container growing. The shape and color of the inflorescences is varied. Varieties of the "changeable" variety are capable of changing the color of the inflorescences depending on the chemical composition of the soil. Large-leaved hydrangeas grow best in acidic soils.

Rating of the best varieties of hydrangeas - TOP 10

The best varieties of panicle hydrangeas

Polar Bear 480 (for a seedling with a height of 30 - 40 cm with a closed root system) The Polar Bear variety opens our rating of the best panicle hydrangeas. The variety appeared as a result of crossing the panicle hydrangeas Limelight and Grandiflora. The variety has surpassed its parents. The shrub is 1.5 - 2 m high, very compact and tidy. Inflorescences are dense, broadly pyramidal, up to 30 - 40 cm long. Large clusters are formed on strong shoots that do not droop and retain the shape of the crown. The flowers are predominantly sterile, very large, more than 3 cm in diameter. Huge airy snow-white inflorescences fully justify the name "Polar Bear". At the beginning of the dissolution, the flowers have a delicate pistachio color, which is replaced by white and cream, at the end of summer they turn pink. On one bush, white and pink inflorescences from the base may be present at the same time. It adapts well to growing conditions, is resistant to increased gas pollution, and is rarely affected by diseases. Easy to form and recover quickly. It hibernates without shelter, but in the Moscow region and the Middle Lane, trunk circles are mulched with sawdust or needles. Main pluses: spectacular large inflorescences record winter hardiness not drooping shoots Minuses: picky about soil fertility

9.9 / 10 Rating Reviews I discovered hydrangeas from the Polar Bear variety. Now I grow several varieties, but I still consider the Polar Bear panicle hydrangea to be the best and most beautiful.

Phantom 450 (for a seedling with a height of 30 - 40 cm with a closed root system) A powerful, fast-growing, spreading bush, often exceeding 2 meters in height, up to 2 m wide. Shoots are strong, upright. The young growth is juicy red-brown in color, and the old shoots take on a grayish tint. Inflorescences are broadly conical with a blunt apex, more than 30 cm long, consists of large sterile flowers. In September, the creamy color changes to pale pink. Able to grow on any soil. Differs in high resistance to diseases. Even when planted on waterlogged soils, the bushes do not suffer from root rot. Shows excellent winter hardiness, and during freezing in some years it quickly recovers and blooms luxuriantly. The variety is perfect both for bush formation and for growing a standard tree.It is able to grow in one place for several decades without transplantation and rejuvenation. It propagates well by cuttings and layering. In the middle lane, it is preferable to plant in sunny areas. Main pluses: high decorativeness of large inflorescences strong honey aroma good adaptation to soil and climatic conditions Minuses: for moderate growth and the formation of large inflorescences, annual pruning is required

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews On my site, the soil is far from ideal for hydrangeas, but the Phantom feels great, blooms with wide brushes of 25 cm long.

Vanilla Fraise 400 (for a seedling with a height of 30 - 40 cm with a closed root system) Vanille Fraise is a variety of panicle hydrangea that is very popular among gardeners. Shrub 1.5 - 2 m high, with an asymmetric wide spreading crown. This variety got the name "vanilla strawberry" for the unique color of the inflorescences. At the beginning of flowering, they are pale white, but in the sun, over time, the flowers begin to turn pink from the base, acquiring a crimson color by autumn. As a result, the individual inflorescence looks like whipped vanilla ice cream with strawberry syrup. The length of the broad-pyramidal inflorescences is 30 - 35 cm. The flowers are sterile. The shoots droop under the weight of the inflorescences. The plant is unpretentious and frost-resistant (4 - 5 zone). In the Moscow region, adult bushes hibernate without shelter, but mulching is carried out for young seedlings. Blooms in the first year of planting. Main pluses: frost resistance original color of inflorescences unpretentiousness Minuses: garter required

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews I think this panicle hydrangea is the best for the Moscow region - unlike other varieties, Vanilla Freyz turns pink earlier and looks gorgeous.

Pinky Winky 400 (for a seedling with a height of 30 - 40 cm with a closed root system) Spectacular Belgian variety of panicle hydrangea. The bush in different regions has a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m. The crown of an adult plant is wide, spreading. Shoots not drooping, red-brown, standing out among the sparse leaves. White cone-shaped inflorescences with a pointed apex consist of fertile and sterile flowers, the latter prevailing. A feature of the variety is the continued growth of inflorescences in the fall. As a result, the bases turn bright purple, and new large white flowers bloom at the top. Inflorescences of medium density, directed upwards. With good care, the inflorescences already in the first flowering will be large, 20 - 25 cm long. Young bushes can not be tied up, but with age, the appearance of especially large panicles in rainy and windy weather can lead to bending of the shoots, therefore, a garter is used to support. Winter hardiness is high. Before winter, it is recommended to cut off the inflorescences to eliminate the likelihood of shoots breaking off. In some years, preventive treatments may be required. Main pluses: strong shoots purple autumn color of leaves and inflorescences good winter hardiness Minuses: sensitivity to soil type and acidity affected by pests and diseases

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews I planted a seedling in a sunny place, I indulge in top dressing and rejoice at the beautiful inflorescences. Pinky Winky is a very good variety of panicle hydrangea, with proper care it will certainly thank you.

Limelight 400 (for a seedling 20-30 cm high with a closed root system) A powerful, compact bush with a height of 2 m, does not fall apart under the weight of inflorescences and does not require a garter. Shoots are green, densely leafy. Shirokopyramidalnye sterile inflorescences up to 30 cm long appear in August and decorate the bush until October. At the beginning of flowering, the flowers have a bright lime shade, which becomes yellow-green in partial shade, and snow-white in the sun. By the fall, a typical pinkish hue appears. In autumn, lilac leaves increase the decorative effect. Maintaining soil fertility is important to obtain large, greenish buds.In winter, it is recommended to cut off all inflorescences so that the shoots do not break under the weight of snow-covered brushes. Shows good resistance to disease and frost. Young bushes in a harsh winter can freeze slightly, but with age, frost resistance increases. Main pluses: keeps the shape of the crown well disease resistance winter hardiness original color of inflorescences Minuses: in the middle lane in the sun, the lime color quickly turns to white picky about soil and fertilizing

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews Limelight is a very good panicle hydrangea. On a 2-year-old seedling there were very large inflorescences, the shoots do not droop and do not fall apart in rainy weather.

The best varieties of tree hydrangeas

Annabelle 440 (for a seedling 15-25 cm high with a closed root system) Delicate tree hydrangea variety. Shrub no more than 1.5 m in height and up to 3 m in diameter. The crown is spherical, loose. Spherical inflorescences with a diameter of 15 - 25 cm consist of sterile flowers. At the beginning of the dissolution, there is a greenish tint, and then they become snow-white. The leaves remain green for a very long time, turning slightly yellow in late autumn. Shows excellent frost resistance, is rarely affected by diseases, grows quickly and easily recovers. In one place, without transplanting, the bushes grow for 40-50 years or more, without losing their decorative effect. In the Middle Lane, young seedlings are covered. Main pluses: high decorativeness tolerates short-term drought and slightly alkaline soil Minuses: wide crown requires a spacious area

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews My tree hydrangea Anabel adorns the collection of conifers, they complement each other well: a white fluffy hat and juicy greenery.

Sterilis 500 (for a seedling 20-30 cm high with a closed root system) A well-known tree hydrangea variety. Shrub 1.3 - 1.9 m high with a rounded crown. The foliage is medium, the bush looks loose. Young shoots are green, pubescent. Lush hemispherical inflorescences with a diameter of 20 - 30 cm consist of large sterile flowers. In complete dissolution, inflorescences are pure white. Winter hardiness is high (zones 4 - 5), but in regions with severe winters, shelter is required. Has a high growth rate and quickly grows shoots. For the formation of large inflorescences, it needs annual spring pruning. Main pluses: very lush bloom high growth rates large inflorescences Minuses: shoots droop under the weight of inflorescences

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews I really like the huge caps of Sterilis hydrangea inflorescences, which are good when cut. I forgive him for drooping heads.

White Dome 440 (for a seedling 15-25 cm high with a closed root system) A variety of tree hydrangea. The bush is 1.2 - 1.5 m high, with a rounded crown. The leaves are large, up to 20 cm in length. Inflorescences are a flat shield, in the form of a dome with a diameter of 10 - 25 cm, in the center there are small fertile flowers, and large sterile flowers only along the edge, which gives the effect of openwork. The color of the inflorescences is creamy with a snow-white border. The shoots are strong, erect, the bush keeps its shape and without support. A spherical crown in diameter can reach 2 - 3 m. The growth force is high, the annual growth is 20 cm. Winter hardiness is high (zone 5). In the Leningrad Region and the Moscow Region, adult plants hibernate without shelter, but young ones can freeze slightly. Main pluses: original shape of inflorescences strong, not drooping shoots Minuses: exactingness to fertility and care

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews Every winter I cut it into 2 buds, the bush winters well and blooms profusely. Compact and neat variety.

The best varieties of large-leaved hydrangeas

Endless Summer 500 (for a seedling 15 - 20 cm high with a closed root system) Legendary large-leaved hydrangea variety capable of blooming both on last year's shoots and on the current year's shoots. It belongs to the group of remontant varieties. This feature is important for Central Russia.Even in case of freezing, the bush in favorable conditions can please with flowering. Due to its ability to form buds several times per season, the variety was named "Endless Summer". In a sunny place, the bush does not grow higher than 1.5 m, but gives a lot of spherical inflorescences with a diameter of 10 - 15 cm. The color of sterile flowers can vary from bright pink to blue, depending on the acidity of the soil. Often, the same plant contains inflorescences of different shades. Bright inflorescences are good for cutting, from which they form original bouquets with a delicate aroma. Despite the high declared frost resistance, in the Middle Lane it is recommended to mulch and cover the bushes with non-woven material. Main pluses: remontant grade high winter hardiness powdery mildew resistance Minuses: exactingness to light and soil fertility spring pruning is required

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews The first 2 years I created the best conditions for the growth of a small hydrangea seedling, and now I enjoy a neat bush and lush flowering.

Peppermint 350 (for a seedling 15 - 20 cm high with a closed root system) Repairing variety of large-leaved hydrangea from the Forever & Ever series. The unusual two-tone color of the inflorescences attracts attention: the flowers have a wide white border, and in the center they can be pink, purple or blue. Inflorescences of large sterile flowers, up to 25 cm in diameter, in the form of a hemisphere. The height of the bush is 0.7 - 0.9 m, a compact spherical crown. Suitable for container growing. For full development, sunny areas are allocated, partial shade - only in the south. Main pluses: original color of inflorescences remontant grade Minuses: exacting care

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews The variety is good, but not for lazy growers. Requires proper treatment and a lot of attention. An adult bush hibernates under cover and blooms twice and is very abundant.

All hydrangeas love frequent and abundant watering. For planting, areas protected from winds are chosen from the south or east side. In landscape design, hydrangea is used as a tapeworm on the lawn or in compositions with roses, clematis, lilies, spirea, rhododendrons, barberries, lilacs and conifers. When choosing neighbors, not only aesthetic compatibility is taken into account, but also the general requirements for soil composition and care. Hydrangeas are equally apt to complement the garden in a natural, natural style and in a sophisticated Japanese style. Hedges from different varieties of the same species look spectacular.

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Varieties and types of hydrangea in the modern world are very diverse. Passing by hydrangea, it is impossible not to appreciate its beauty, tenderness, grace and luxury. This shrub is considered to be the most popular among flower lovers. I wonder why? It is quite easy to explain this: it blooms for a long time, is not capricious in care, and there are so many varieties that everyone can choose a variety to their liking.

If a gardener wants a hydrangea to decorate his garden, it is necessary for her to provide all the necessary living conditions, and proper care. How to do this will be discussed in this article.

A garden hydrangea must be surrounded by comprehensive, comprehensive care. First you need to decide: in which corner of the site to place it so that it is comfortable. This is an important factor that determines how the hydrangea will feel and look. It is a pity, but not always the right place is chosen for this plant.

Types of hydrangea

The statistics on the species of this plant are contradictory. 30-85 species of hydrangea have been bred. This plant attracts attention with its large bright green leaves, as well as the fact that it has large paniculate inflorescences in the form of a ball.

Inflorescences are unusual in structure. The center is decorated with small fruiting flowers, which, over time, form a box with seeds.At the edges of the inflorescences are decorated, large in size, sterile flowers. Also on the edges there are several enlarged sepals.

Hydrangeas, which do not require increased attention to themselves when leaving, are considered to be:

• tree-like;
• paniculate;
• large-leaved.

In this regard, it is these species that are widely demanded by gardeners, unlike other species. Russian flower growers have already successfully bred such rarely common varieties of hydrangea, such as petiolate and oakleaf. You need to familiarize yourself with them in more detail.

Panicle hydrangea

In the wild, this plant can grow both in the form of a shrub and in the form of compact trees that grow in height up to 8, or even up to 10 m. The plant can be a resident of Japan, China.

The Far East of the Russian Federation - this is the region where you can find hydrangea. The roots, in their diameter, are much larger than the diameter of the crown, despite the location of the roots close to the soil surface. The shape of the leaves is oval, and the leaf plates can reach 10 to 12 cm in length.

Paniculate inflorescences, which have a conical shape and a fairly wide base, are the most attractive for gardeners. Inflorescences can reach a height of 25 cm or more. Panicles are composed of 2 types of flowers. Large, 25-30 mm are sterile flowers. They usually have 4 petals. Interestingly, the color can be changed throughout the season. For example, it was green or white, and became pink or another color. It all depends on the variety.

The property of flowers, which are called fertile, is early to lose their snow-white petals. There are very few of them. They delight with their flowering when they reach the age of 4 or 5 years.

The first flowers can open only when the third decade of June has come. With the onset of the first frost (usually by the beginning of October), beautiful hydrangea inflorescences may die. In addition to their decorative function, hydrangea flowers are used as plants - melliferous plants. In those places where there were flowers, the appearance of fruits is observed - boxes with small seeds.

Video - review: TOP-10 of the most beautiful varieties of panicle hydrangea

Benefits of growing panicle hydrangea

• In places where there is a lot of shade, it feels great.
• Possesses fast growth.
• Withstands low temperatures.
• This plant is grown as a standard tree or as a shrub.
• It has a large number of beautiful varieties and species.

Popular varieties with descriptions and photos

Belgian biologists gave the world the Bobo variety. This hydrangea has gained great popularity, since its height is 70 cm, no more. It is easy for a gardener to determine the place for this plant on the site. Bobo is a representative of early ripening varieties. May bloom is able to delight the eye with the attractive appearance of hydrangea flowers, which have a soft pink tint. The bush visually looks quite dense, it is distinguished by bright saturated greens.

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Hydrangea paniculata Bobo variety - very demanding for pruning

In height, the Vanilla Freise bush can grow up to 1.5 meters. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the most popular. Lovers of this plant are especially amazed at the density and size of the inflorescences growing in the shape of a pyramid. Interestingly, the inflorescences always have 2 shades: a white top, and a light pink bottom. Outwardly, it can be compared to a type of cake called "horn".

Hydrangea paniculata variety Vanilla Freyz is a fast-growing shrub that can withstand low temperatures

Weems Red is a tall shrub that grows up to one and a half meters.The variety is widely known because of the shade of the flowers. During the flowering period, the inflorescences can amaze the grower with the play of colors. So, the initially snow-white shade gradually becomes bright red, burgundy. Since the variety is frost-resistant, absolutely any region of the Russian Federation is suitable for its cultivation. But, if it is Siberia or the Far East, it will be necessary to additionally cover the bushes for the winter.

Weems Red is a relatively new variety of hydrangea, a long flowering shrub.

The plants that give their beauty in the late period include the Grandiflora hydrangea. Very often, gardeners living in warm regions of the Russian Federation prefer to plant it on their plots. A distinctive feature of this species is the change in inflorescence shades 4-5 times during the season. The beginning of flowering is marked by a creamy white shade of flowers, which will then become snow-white. By the end of the season, the cone-shaped inflorescence will delight the eye with a red-green tint.

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Diamond Rouge is a variety that grows up to 1.5 m in height. The color range of flowers changes from white to calm pink tones, and the leaves, with the approach of the autumn season, turn from bright green to bright orange.

Diamond Rouge is a new variety of garden hydrangea. Frost resistant. It is considered the most beautiful variety.

Not so long ago, Hortensia Limelight, bred by US scientists, appeared on sale. Russian flower growers met this "beauty" several years ago. As the creators assure, the shrub grows up to 1 m in height. This variety, today, has not gained many admirers, but the beauty of the inflorescences cannot leave anyone indifferent.

Hydrangea paniculata Limelight - has strong shoots, flowers at the end of the flowering period change their color to pale pink

The Pinky Winky variety pleases gardeners with its flowering, from the 15th of July to the end of September. The cone-shaped inflorescences have 2 colors: white on top, purple below. Since the inflorescences are not too dense, it is possible to consider the beauty of each flower separately. With the onset of the autumn season, the leaves turn a bright yellow hue.

Hydrangea Pinky Winky - frost-resistant variety, flowering period five months from June to October

Pink Diamond - Europeans fell in love with this variety for the height of the bush. On average, the bush grows up to 2 meters. Gardeners of Russia prefer to plant this hydrangea variety in areas with a large area.

Pink Diamond is a very unpretentious variety of panicle hydrangea

The Sunday Fries are distinguished from other species by its spreading crown. It causes certain difficulties in collecting it in a bush, and giving it the necessary shape. Russian gardeners love this variety, as these hydrangea inflorescences change their shade from pale green to pink.

Sunday Fries - the bush has a symmetrical shape

The Silver Dollar shrub is quite sprawling, it can reach 1.5 meters in height. The pale yellow inflorescences are cone-shaped. From the beginning of flowering until its end, gradually the yellow color of the petals becomes snow-white.

Silver Dollar - a variety of panicle hydrangea is not very whimsical to the soil, planting in slightly acidic soil is allowed.

A late representative is the Phantom variety. It will delight with its flowering, starting from 14-16 numbers of August, and ending with the first days of October. This shrub, with a spreading crown, can grow up to 2 meters. Snow-white flowers have a delicate lilac tint.

Phantom is one of the most beautiful bushes among varieties of panicle hydrangea. Used successfully in landscaping

Hydrangea paniculata every year is presented in a wide range. A flower lover can choose the variety he likes, and before planting it, he should familiarize himself with the peculiarities of its cultivation on the site.

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Large-leaved hydrangea (or garden)

Garden hydrangea is a perennial plant growing as an ornamental shrub. It grows approximately 2 meters in height. No fruit, straight stems. Flower color: purple, blue or white. The shade will depend on the condition of the hydrangea and the acidity level of the soil. Green leaves of the usual form. This is a fast-growing species that places high demands on the composition of the land. He hates limestone. Pleases with flowering, starting in August and ending in November. Loves the sun's rays and warmth. The plant is able to withstand low temperatures (maximum -30 degrees). Widely distributed in the southern regions of the Russian Federation. With the help of the efforts of agronomists, and the owners of the plots near Moscow, they were able to grow this type of hydrangea in their gardens. Most often, frost-resistant varieties are planted.

Common varieties

The following varieties of garden hydrangea are widely known:

Well tolerant of winter, Expression can bloom on current year's stems and also effectively on last year's branches. Visually, flowers can be compared to water lilies. Their shade will depend on the acidity of the soil. If the soil is alkaline, the flowers will be pink, if sour, the flowers will be lilac-blue. Collected flowers in shields. They bloom for a long time, starting from mid-summer, and before the onset of cold weather.

Large-leaved hydrangea Expression perfectly tolerates frost, does not require special care in winter

Ever Peppermint grows up to 60cm in height and was bred by Japanese breeders. It has a color of 2 colors, depending on the acidity of the soil. The middle of the flowers is blue or pink with a white edging.

Large-leaved hydrangea Ever Peppermint from a series of winter-hardy varieties.
It blooms on the shoots of the last and the current year in July-October

Red Sensation is a hybrid resulting from the Early Sensation mutation. It grows up to 80cm in height and in width as well. The stems have a burgundy color.

Red Sensation This variety is often grown at home, in pots on the windowsill or on the balcony.

The name of the variety, Endless Summer, says a lot. Flowering is equally good, both on the branches of the previous year and on the branches of the current season. Large flowers are white or blue.

Endless Summer frost-resistant variety, blooms until frost

Hydrangea

You can call the hydrangea tree-like magic flower. It can reach a height of 3 m in growth. The leaves have an oval shape. Their length is 20cm. The flowers are very small. They are found in luxurious lush inflorescences. Possesses an average degree of frost resistance, can freeze at low temperatures. But, with the onset of spring, it can come to life and delight gardeners with its amazing beauty throughout the summer. This form of hydrangea needs to be pruned almost to the root in order for the flowers to be kept in good shape. It is advisable to hold it in April, every year. If you take care of the rules, then the plant will bloom until the end of the autumn season and give its beauty. This type of hydrangea is very popular among gardeners.

The North of the USA is the birthplace of the hydrangea. Outwardly, it is a straight bush with white flowers, collected in inflorescences in the form of a hemisphere, growing up to 25 cm. Treelike hydrangea is distinguished by its rapid growth, and is not capricious in care. She was noticed by flower lovers back in the distant 18th century, so many people liked this luxurious and spectacular flower.
This species, like other varieties of hydrangea, has a negative attitude towards dry, highly acidic and infertile soil.

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It's worth keeping in mind!

If you are going to buy tree hydrangea seedlings, then you need to choose those varieties that are best adapted for the future growing place.

If only a little lime, the flower will tolerate it normally. From the beginning of summer until the end of September, snow-white inflorescences can be seen in large numbers on the shrub, which by the end of summer will become a delicate green hue. It is typical for flowers not to fade for a long time, to keep their shape, to retain their shade. Very often these flowers are used to create ikebana.

Peculiarities

• The tree variety is a shrub plant that grows up to 3 m in height.
• This subspecies is distinguished by a rounded crown and pubescent shoots.
• It has an interesting feature - the leaves have 2 colors. The leaves are bluish below, and green above.
• The inflorescences have absorbed sterile and fertile flowers. The first type (sterile) flowers are large up to 2 cm in diameter. They are few. There are many fertile flowers, but they are small, and are found in inflorescences in the form of a shield, up to 15 cm in diameter.
• The fruits of the bush have the appearance of a miniature (up to 3 mm) box.
• When the hydrangea reaches the age of 4 years, it blooms, and it has a long flowering (from June to October). After that, in October, the fruits ripen.

Resistance to low temperatures made this species incredibly popular. Hydrangea can withstand temperatures as low as -30 degrees. Even if the shoots are frozen, they will be able to recover, and next season they will delight the eye with a beautiful cloud of snow-white flowers.

Treelike hydrangea varieties with description and photo

Today, tree hydrangea is presented in the widest selection. But, in general, only very attractive and frost-resistant varieties are in demand.

The following varieties of tree hydrangea are in the greatest demand among gardeners:

The owner of creamy flowers, collected in inflorescences - balls with a diameter of 20 cm, is Annabelle. Usually, the height of this hydrangea is no more than one and a half meters. The volume is impressive - it can reach 3 meters. Blooms all three summer months. Under the weight of the flowers, the stems, over time, tend to the ground. The peculiarity of the variety, which is worth paying attention to, is that the initial color of the foliage does not change until the very onset of the first cold weather.

The favorite of all gardeners, the tree hydrangea Annabel is distinguished by its high frost resistance and unpretentiousness.

The Grandiflora variety was obtained by selection from the Annabelle variety. A special feature is the very large flowers, as well as the beige or lemon color of the leaves. If the plant is properly cared for, the bush can grow in height up to one and a half to two meters. All summer, until September, you can admire the flowering.

The highlight of the Inkrediboll variety are the large flowers in the inflorescence. But gardeners like this variety because it changes the original color of the petals, over time, from green to snow-white. The bush of an adult plant reaches 1.5 - 3 m in height. The stems of the plant are not strong enough, therefore, when the hydrangea blooms, they lean low to the ground under the weight of large inflorescences, which can be up to 30 cm in diameter.

Incredibull is rarely grown in Russia, it has beautiful round large inflorescences

Invincibelle is like a "dark horse" among other varieties.The inflorescences of this hydrangea have a dark pink hue, and their shape is like lilac branches. But, under the influence of the sun, the inflorescences lose their rich color, and become pale pink in color.

Invisibel is a new type of hydrangea, as it blooms, the color of the flowers becomes more saturated

A small-sized variety Pink Pinkushen, since it grows only one and a half meters wide, and the bush itself grows only up to 1 m 20 cm. Flowers of a pink-white hue are collected in inflorescences in the form of a pyramid. During the entire flowering time, the color does not change.

Pink Pikushen blooms from June to September. Has a delicate, subtle aroma.

The Sterilis variety is distinguished by the resistance of cuttings to difficult environmental conditions, a fast growth rate, attractive flowering from mid-summer to mid-autumn. The green petals gradually become snow-white (the same feature is inherent in the Incrediboll hydrangea). This plant grows up to 2 m in height, and the width of the bush can be 2.5 m.

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Sterilis is the most popular variety of tree hydrangea

The frost-resistant bush Hayes starburst pleases with its flowering from the first days of June, until the onset of cold weather. The variety differs from other species in that the inflorescences created by velvet flowers are in the shape of a dome. The leaves are richly bright in color, have an attractive appearance before the onset of frost. An adult bush has a height of only 1 m 20 cm. But we must pay tribute - the stems are very strong in order to withstand the weight of heavy inflorescences.

Hayes Starburst - has large inflorescences that do not form balls.

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