The best varieties of hydrangeas

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.This 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, it also has large inflorescences of a 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 to delight your eyes all season long! I wonder what kind of hydrangea do you like?

Hydrangea is not very common in our gardens. People believe that this is not a frost-hardy plant and you will not get around the hassle with it. But this is only partly true - it's all about the varieties. In this article, we will look at the best varieties of hydrangeas and its types that do great in our climatic conditions.

Types of hydrangeas

In the genus of hydrangeas of the Hortense family, there are several dozen species. These are mainly large shrubs, less often vines or trees. For our latitudes, two types are most suitable - paniculate and tree-like, bushes with spreading branches and large leaves. Shelter of hydrangea for the winter, which is written in a separate article on our website, does not present any difficulties, and in warm winters you can do without shelters at all.

Why is there a prejudice that hydrangea is a capricious plant? The fact is that flower shops have long been selling all kinds of large-leaved hydrangea in pots. But it is the large-leaved hydrangea that is frost-resistant. As a rule, these plants are beautiful only this year, and after planting in the garden, they stop blooming. Therefore, many CIS residents have the opinion that hydrangea is not for our gardens. And very much in vain.

Let's take a look at what types of hydrangeas can decorate your garden.

1) Paniculata hydrangea. This type of hydrangea is a bush up to 2 meters high. Hydrangea paniculata prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, feels fine on clay and alkaline soils. Calmly tolerates partial shade. The most important fact for gardeners is that panicle hydrangea varieties bloom on the shoots of the first year of life. That is, if frosts damaged the bush, then this will not affect flowering. The main difference between panicle hydrangea and tree hydrangea, another popular representative of hydrangeas, is that its inflorescences have the shape of a panicle (similar to that of a lilac), not a ball. The flowering of hydrangea paniculata is very long, and over time, the color of the flowers changes.

2) Treelike hydrangea. Perhaps the most unpretentious and frost-resistant type of hydrangea. There are not so many varieties of tree hydrangeas. Breeders are doing their job and recently a lot of new products have appeared, however, it is guaranteed that you can find a rather limited list of tree hydrangea varieties on sale. This plant is a bush with a height of 1.5-2.5 meters in the form of a dome with spherical inflorescences, the color of which changes over time. Flowers remain on the shoots until the end of the season. The tree hydrangea can winter without shelter, the main thing is to carry out sanitary pruning in the fall.

2) Large-leaved hydrangea. As already mentioned, this type of hydrangea does not differ in frost resistance, and in general requires more care than panicle and large-leaved hydrangea. This is not a small potted plant, as one might think: in favorable conditions, the large-leaved hydrangea grows up to 2.5 meters in the form of a bush with rounded inflorescences of all kinds of colors. Not so long ago, only experienced gardeners thought about planting large-leaved hydrangeas. Now, with the development of new varieties of large-leaved hydrangea, it has become possible to plant them in the middle lane. Such hydrangeas are frost-hardy (but, nevertheless, they are advised to cover them for the winter), they can bloom on the shoots of the current year.

Curly hydrangea (petiolate)

4) Curly hydrangea (petiolate). Unlike most relatives, climbing hydrangea is a vine. The shoots of this hydrangea are woody, it grows slowly. The petiolate hydrangea is used either as a ground cover crop, or as a hedge - on a trellis. Curly hydrangea can rise up to 20 meters in height, clinging to the support with suckers and aerial roots. Inflorescences are corymbose.Unfortunately, the plant is not winter-hardy enough, it needs additional shelter, therefore, residents of the southern regions of the CIS are advised to start a petiole hydrangea.

5) Hydrangea is oak-leaved. This type of hydrangea is not hardy, therefore it is advised to grow it in protected areas or in the south of the country. The peculiarity of oak-leaved hydrangea is that, in addition to inflorescences, hydrangea leaves also look very beautiful (like that of an oak, from which the name originates).

Hydrangea Oakleaf

By the way, the susceptibility of plants to diseases often depends on the type and variety of hydrangeas.

There are many more types of hydrangeas, however, in our climate, amateurs-gardeners have access to mainly tree-like, paniculate and large-leaved hydrangeas. Let's take a look at the most popular and best varieties of these hydrangeas.

Hydrangea paniculata: the best varieties

Vanilla Fraize hydrangea variety

Panicle hydrangea variety Vanilla Freise (Vanilla Freise, Rennie)

The hydrangea variety Vanilla Freise is a spreading bush up to 2 meters high. The flowers are initially pure white, but over time they take on an increasingly intense pink color. Late-flowering variety of hydrangeas, frost-resistant. The Sunday Fraze is a small copy of the Vanilla Fraze hydrangea. This hydrangea variety prefers sunny, sheltered from the wind, and moist soils.

Pinky Winky, DVPinky hydrangea variety

Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea variety

The Pinky Winky hydrangea variety is a bush 1.5-1.8 meters high with openwork conical inflorescences 15-20 cm in size. The flowers are white above, and purple-pink below. The Pinky Winky hydrangea variety blooms from mid-summer to early autumn. The variety is frost-resistant, but it is recommended to cover it in cold winters. Does not tolerate droughts.

Hydrangea variety paniculata Grandiflora (Grandiflora)

Hydrangea variety paniculata Grandiflora

The hydrangea variety Grandiflora is a large, branched bush with lush white conical inflorescences that turn pink over time. The hydrangea variety Grandiflora blooms from mid-summer to September. Loves light, but feels good in the shade. Winter-hardy plant, winter hardiness increases with age

Hydrangea variety paniculata Limelight

Hydrangea variety paniculata Limelight

The hydrangea variety Limelight is a relatively low bush up to one and a half meters high with white-green flowers of a wide conical shape, which turn pink over time. Hydrangea variety Limelight is photophilous, frost-hardy (frost resistance increases with age), does not tolerate limestone soils

Phantom hydrangea variety

This type of hydrangea has the largest of the panicle hydrangea inflorescences, the color of which varies from light cream to pinkish. The Phantom hydrangea variety is characterized by a tall bush (about 2 meters), tolerates partial shade, is very winter-hardy, and prefers fertile moist soils.

Phantom hydrangea variety

Hydrangea variety paniculata Pink Diamond

Hydrangea Pink Diamond stands out with large, but not wide, pyramidal inflorescences, at first pink or dark pink, over time - almost lilac. This hydrangea variety grows as a low-branched shrub up to two meters high. Pink Diamond hydrangea blooms in July-September. It can grow in partial shade, but does not tolerate droughts. Pink Diamond hydrangea is considered frost-resistant, but requires shelter in the first year.

Variety of hydrangea paniculata Pink Diamond

Wim's Red hydrangea variety

Weems Red is a hydrangea variety with large panicle inflorescences that change their color from white to pink and burgundy. The bush of this hydrangea variety grows up to one and a half meters in height. The flowering period is extremely long - from June to October. The plant is capable of growing in partial shade, frost-resistant (preferably covered in the first year), prefers moist acidic soils. Drought intolerant.

Hydrangea variety paniculata Weems Red

Bobo hydrangea variety (Bobo)

The variety of hydrangea paniculata Bobo was bred relatively recently and is a dwarf form with a bush height of up to 70 cm.The flowers are initially colored lemon-green, eventually turning white and pink. It blooms from mid-late summer to September. Loves semi-shady places with acidic moist soils.

Bobo hydrangea variety

Fraise Melba hydrangea variety

Hydrangea variety paniculata Frezy Melba

Like the previous hydrangea variety, Freyzi Melba was recently bred. The result of the work of the breeders is a bush with thick branches that practically do not need support up to 2 meters high and large inflorescences of a white-crimson color. The sharp, contrasting transition of crimson to white looks especially impressive. Like most hydrangeas, it is frost-resistant, loves moist acidic soils and partial shade.

Hydrangea variety paniculata Polar Bear

Hydrangea variety paniculata Polar Bear

The name of this hydrangea variety characterizes not only the color - from white-green to white and slightly pink, but also extreme winter hardiness. Hydrangea Polar Bear is the most frost-resistant among all panicle hydrangeas. The variety of hydrangea paniculata Polar bear grows in the form of a bush 1.5-1.7 meters high, blooms from mid-summer to the very frost. Relatively unpretentious to soils, tolerates stagnant water and droughts, can grow in partial shade, although it prefers light.

Great Star hydrangea variety

Great Star panicle hydrangea variety

Speaking about varieties of hydrangea paniculata, one cannot fail to mention the beautiful inflorescences of the Great Star variety, which look like stars with thin long curved petals. This variety of hydrangea grows as a bush up to 2 meters high with few shoots. Hydrangea Great Star tolerates partial shade, winter-hardy, does not tolerate droughts and limestone soils.

Hydrangea tree: the best varieties

Annabelle hydrangea variety

Annabelle tree hydrangea variety

The most common variety of tree hydrangea is undoubtedly the snow-white beauty Annabelle. It grows in the form of a bush up to two meters high, blooms from July to cold weather. The flowers are white, large (more than 20 cm in diameter). The hydrangea variety Annabel does not need shelter for the winter, prefers to grow in partial shade, does not like droughts

Hydrangea variety of tree-like Bella Anna (Bella Anna)

Bella Anna tree hydrangea variety

Hortense Bella Anna is a low bush (1-1.3 meters), with thin branches bending under the weight of huge inflorescences - crimson or deep pink. The flower petals of this variety of inflorescences are pointed, which gives them an unusual look for 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.

Hayes Starburst tree hydrangea variety

Hayes Starburst tree hydrangea variety

This hydrangea variety is distinguished by the fact that its flowers are terry, the only one among all tree hydrangeas. Hayes Starburst is a low bush up to 1.2 meters tall with white corymbose inflorescences, which turn slightly green over time. The hydrangea variety Hayes Starburst blooms from July to the very frost, frost-hardy, feels good both in partial shade and in the light

Hydrangea variety tree-like Pink Pincushion

Hydrangea variety tree-like Pink Pincushion

Another representative of treelike hydrangeas, the Pink Pincushion cultivar (translated as "pink pin cushion") is a bush just over a meter high with flat pink-white inflorescences. Flowering of this variety of hydrangeas occurs in mid-late summer. In terms of soil, acidity and moisture, the plant is not quite whimsical. Pink Pincushion - not hardy enough, requires shelter.

Hydrangea variety tree-like Invincibelle Spirit

Hydrangea variety tree Invincibel Spirit

The hydrangea variety Invincibel Spirit ("invincible spirit") has large bright pink inflorescences, which eventually turn light pink. The bush of this hydrangea variety grows up to 1-1.2 m, in the presence of snow cover it does not need shelter

Hydrangea variety of tree-like Grandiflora (Grandiflora)

Hydrangea variety of tree-like Grandiflora

Hydrangea variety Grandiflora is one of the most common and oldest varieties of tree hydrangea, figuratively speaking - "mongrel". However, the beauty of this mongrel is not inferior to new varieties - large snow-white cap-like inflorescences change color from green to white. The diameter of the Grandiflora hydrangea inflorescences is up to 20 cm. This variety of hydrangeas is quite frost-hardy, loves light and moist fertile soils.

Large-leaved hydrangea: the best varieties

Varieties of hydrangea large-leaved series Endless Summer (Endless Summer)

Large-leaved hydrangea varieties Endless Summer - a pioneer among winter-hardy large-leaved hydrangeas. Before the breeding of the varieties of the Endless Summer series, only residents of the southern regions could think about breeding large-leaved hydrangea in the CIS. Endless Summer hydrangea varieties are not only frost-resistant, but also capable of forming flowers both on the shoots of the new year and on the shoots of the last year. Its name - Endless Summer - this hydrangea received for its ability to bloom again. Thus, this variety of hydrangeas became the "parent" of other varieties of large-leaved hydrangeas that bloom on the shoots of the current year.

Large-leaved hydrangea variety Endless summer

Large-leaved hydrangea Endless summer is a bush up to one and a half meters high, blooms in spherical inflorescences from blue to pink - depending on the acidity of the soil (alkaline soil - pink, acidic soil - blue)

Hydrangea varieties of large-leaved series Yu and Me (You and Me, You and me)

Large-leaved hydrangea variety U and mi Tugese

Hydrangeas U & Me are a terry series of large-leaved hydrangeas. Among the most beloved varieties of hydrangea in this series are Tugese, Forever, Romance, Expression, Symphony, Eternity. It is a small shrub about 0.7-0.8 meters high with spherical inflorescences. Relatively frost-resistant - it still needs light shelter for the winter. Prefers light or light partial shade. The color of Y & Me hydrangea flowers can vary depending on the acidity of the soil (pink, purple, blue). Repaired variety, that is, it is able to bloom more than once per season

Large-leaved hydrangea variety Alpengluhen

Large-leaved hydrangea variety Alpen-Gluchen

The hydrangea variety Alpen-Gluchen stands out for its stunning red flowers, which can turn pink in acidic soils. The height of the bush of this variety is up to 1.2 meters, the flowers bloom on last year's shoots, the branches are quite powerful and sag under the weight of the flowers. Requires shelter for the winter

Large-leaved hydrangea variety Nikko Blue

Hydrangea large-leaved Nikko Blue

Nikko Blue - a variety of hydrangeas for lovers of bright blue flowers. This large-leaved hydrangea is a short bush of about 1.2 meters with lush round inflorescences up to 30 cm in diameter. Initially, they are painted white-green, but over time they become blue and even blue. The petals of Nikko Blue hydrangea inflorescences are softly rounded, which gives the flower airiness and lightness. Frost resistance is quite low, blooms on last year's shoots, likes partial shade.

To list all varieties of large-leaved hydrangea is a thankless task, as well as trying to choose the best varieties of hydrangeas from them. It is not for nothing that large-leaved hydrangeas are considered the most beautiful due to a wide range of colors, full of luxurious inflorescences. Until recently, considered a forbidden fruit, many varieties of large-leaved hydrangea are now available for residents of central Russia - the Forever and Ever series, Earley Sensation, Mini Penny, Shamrock, Ripple, Pappermint, Blue Haven, Coco Blank and many others.

We suggest you read about caring for hydrangeas in a separate article "Hydrangea: planting, care, reproduction", and about preparing hydrangeas for winter - in the article "Hydrangea: preparing for winter".
Tatiana Kuzmenko, member of the editorial board Sobcor of the Internet edition “AtmAgro. Agroindustrial Bulletin "

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 hydrangeas, 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.

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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.

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. It is interesting that 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. Russian gardeners 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. It 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 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.
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.

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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, this 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.

It is 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 bush, 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, right up to 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, and 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 beginning of cold weather. The variety differs from other species in that the inflorescences created by velvet flowers are in the shape of a dome. 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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We present decorative types of hydrangeas, as well as beautiful varieties of the most popular types. We consider the types and varieties with the names, photos and descriptions of the best samples. Plus, winter-hardy varieties were noted for the Moscow region, the Urals and Siberia.

Types of hydrangea

This genus belongs to the Hortensia family. Now there are more than 75 species, of which not so many are grown for aesthetic purposes. It is a treelike, oak-leaved, large-leaved (garden), paniculate, serrated and petiolate hydrangea (Hydrangea).

Hydrangea oakleaf

A shrub native to North America, it is highly frost-resistant (up to -29C). A characteristic feature is textured seven-lobed leaves resembling oak, large in size (up to 24 cm in length). Inflorescences are paniculate, large, and the flowers themselves are 2-3 cm in diameter. It can grow up to 210 cm in height.

Popular varieties: "White domes", "Applause" (Applause), "Burgundy" (Burgundy), "Harmony" (Harmony, Harmony), "Ice Crystal" (Ice crystal), "Little Honey" (Little honey), Snow Flake (Snowflake) ), "Snow Giant" and "Tennessee Clone" (Tennessee clone).

Hydrangea oakleaf "Snow domes"

Serrate hydrangea

A low-growing (up to 140 cm) sprawling shrub with toothed leaves up to 12 cm long. The leaves of the plant are its decoration and distinctive feature.The inflorescence is referred to as a corymbose panicle, 5-8 cm in diameter.

The color of the inflorescences is bright and unusual, immediately attracts attention with a stunning blue or milky pink shade. Winter hardiness up to -25C.

Popular varieties: BlueBird, Cotton Candy, Golden Sunlight, Koreana, Preziosa and Veerle.

Hydrangea serrated "BlueBird"

Stalked hydrangea

It is found naturally in China, Sakhalin and Japan. This species is a deciduous liana up to 20-25 meters long, it has aerial roots and suckers. Therefore, they are often used for framing arches, gazebos, fences or walls of houses.

Climbing hydrangea varieties are represented by a wide variety of variegated and profusely flowering forms. Fragrant inflorescences with a pleasant aroma. Most modern varieties overwinter well in the Moscow region, the Middle lane, and the Urals.

Popular variety: "Miranda" (Miranda).

Hydrangea stalked "Miranda" (Miranda)

Large-leaved hydrangea (garden): popular varieties

Large-leaved hydrangea is popularly called garden. This is a very popular type of plant that is loved by thousands of people around the world. It is an ornamental shrub 120-170 cm high with erect shoots and ovoid leaves.

The garden hydrangea has globular inflorescences with various shades of pink, white and blue.

The best varieties for growing in cold climates (Moscow region, North-West, Srednaya strip, Ural and Siberia) will be from the Forever & Ever series.

This series includes varieties that bloom on old shoots in early summer, and on young ones in August - September. For example, "Endless Summer", "Ever Peppermint", "Expression", "Red Sensation".

Attack series "You & Me": "Eternity", "Expression", "Forever", "Romance", "Symphony" and "Together".

Other popular varieties: Aysha, Bodensee, Leuchtfeuer, Miss Saori, Renate Steiniger and First White.

Hydrangea large-leaved "Magical Coral"Hydrangea large-leaved "Nikko Blue"Hydrangea large-leaved "Schloss Wackerbarth"

Hydrangea paniculata: the best varieties

The most popular species with a huge number of varieties. The plant owes its name to the shape of the inflorescences, which resemble a panicle (15-24 cm in length). The stunning appearance of Paniculata hydrangea is complemented by excellent performance characteristics for growing in low winter temperatures.

The plant is a tall shrub (190-280 cm) with a dense crown, leaves 8-11 cm in length. Blooms in mid-June and pleases until early October. Due to the ease of formation and strength of the stems, it can be grown in the standard form - like a tree.

Hydrangea panicled "Vanilla Fraise"

Variety No. 1 in popularity, also known under the brand name - "Renny" (Renhy). The fruit of the French breeder is Eric Renaud. Height 160-190 cm. Wide pyramidal racemose inflorescences of large size, resembling an ice cream cone. Blooms from July to late September. Powerful flowering.

Hydrangea panicled "Vanilla Fraise"

Hydrangea paniculata "Grandiflora"

A very famous variety. Large flowers in large inflorescences (21-28 cm) with variable color. First, a creamy white color, then pure white, turning into pink, and in the fall a greenish tint with a slight redness is added.

Hydrangea paniculata "Grandiflora"

Hydrangea paniculata "Diamond Rouge" (Diamant Rouge)

The variety was bred by the same French nursery as Vanilla Freise. Height 130-160 cm. Compact form with beautiful flowering. Inflorescences on young shoots are large (30-40 cm). Intense red color. Blooms from late June to September.

Hydrangea paniculata "Diamond Rouge" (Diamant Rouge)

Hydrangea paniculata "Limelight"

The variety with the maximum size of inflorescences of all this species - up to 55-60 cm in favorable conditions. Height 170-200 cm. Inflorescences are lush white with a slight greenish tint, turning into a creamy color. Blooms from late July to early September.

Hydrangea paniculata "Limelight"

Hydrangea paniculata "Phantom"

Another record holder for the size of inflorescences - up to 50-55 cm.The height of the bush is 170-200 cm with a beautiful shape. Conical inflorescences are creamy with a light pink bloom. High winter hardiness. Blooms vigorously from July to September.

Hydrangea paniculata "Phantom"

Popular varieties

• Bobo, Wim's Red, Great Star, Diamantino, Kyushu, CandleLight, Levana ( Levana), "Little lime" (Little lime).
• Mega Mindy, Magical Candle, Magical Moonlight, Magical Fire, Pink Diamond, Pink Lady ( Pink Lady), Pinky Winky.
• Polar bear, Sundae Fraise, Silver Dollar, Tardiva, Fraise Melba and Unique (Unique).

Hydrangea tree: the best varieties

Widespread species throughout the CIS. Popularity due to good frost resistance and powerful flowering. The shrub is usually 110-160 cm high, with a rounded crown with ovoid or oval leaves 7-15 cm in length.

Hydrangea has treelike corymbose inflorescences 9-14 cm in diameter with small flowers of various shades of white. Flowering lasts from early July to October on the shoots of the current year. Due to its high winter hardiness, it is the best option for the Moscow region, the Urals and Siberia.

Hydrangea tree-like "Grandiflora" (Grandiflora)

Height 160-190 cm, crown 220-280 cm. Flowers are white with a cream shade of 1.5-2 cm in corymbose inflorescences 14-18 cm. Light green leaves are 12-15 cm long. The bloom is powerful.

Hydrangea tree-like "Grandiflora" (Grandiflora)

Hydrangea tree "Pink Annabelle"

Height 110-140 cm. Sprawling crown - 210-260 cm. Beautiful neat leaves of rich green color. Small flowers are collected in large inflorescences.

Synonym: Invincibelle Spirit.

Hydrangea tree "Pink Annabelle"

Hydrangea tree "Strong Annabel" or "Incredibol" (StrongAnnabelle) or (Incrediball)

Height 120-150 cm with a wide dome-shaped crown with strong peduncles. The leaves are large and wide, dark green in color. Very large inflorescences up to 35-40 cm with different colors during the flowering period: lemon - white - greenish.

Hydrangea tree "Strong Annabel" or "Incredibol" (Strong Annabelle) or (Incrediball)

Hydrangea tree "Hayes Starburst" (Hayes Starburst)

Height 90-120 cm. Sprawling bush. The first variety with double flowers of this type. The inflorescences are large and lush, slightly greenish at the beginning and end of flowering, and dazzling white when fully expanded. An excellent option for admiring up close, as a nearby plant from a group.

Hydrangea tree "Hayes Starburst" (Hayes Starburst)

• Other popular varieties: Bounty, Bella anna, White Dome, Lime Rickey, Pink Pincushion, Sterilis and Hillsof Snow.

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