The best hydrangea variety

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 - 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 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 described 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) Panicle 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 hydrangea. 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 in the form of 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 (over 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 double, 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 in height, 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 Mi (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 "

The 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 its 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 should 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 bright green leaves of large size, 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.

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.

Grandiflora - especially relevant when decorating front staircases

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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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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Hydrangea is a genus of flowering plants of the Hortensia family. The family mainly includes small trees and shrubs. There are about 80 plant species. It grows in Asia, America, and most species are found in Japan and China. Some varieties have taken root well in Russian gardens. The plant got its name in honor of Princess Hortense, sister of the Prince of the Roman Empire Carl Heinrich of Nassau-Siegen. The Japanese name for hydrangea is Ajisai, which translates as "a flower that looks like a purple sun." It is mainly used for decorative purposes.

Several dozen species of hydrangea are known, most of them are short shrubs with large foliage, small trees or vines. Due to its beauty, the plant can be found more and more often in Russian gardens. Gardeners identify several of the most common species in our latitudes.

Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea paniculata

This is an incredibly beautiful view, represented by small trees, the height of which does not exceed 10 m.It grows in China and Japan, in Russia it can be found on Sakhalin. In nature, panicle hydrangea is found on forest edges and oak thickets. The leaves of the plant are elliptical, slightly pubescent from above, more pubescence from below. Their length reaches 12 cm. Flowers gather in large panicles. They have an excellent aroma, which makes them excellent honey plants.

Attention! The culture grows very quickly, so it needs periodic pruning.

It is preferable to plant the plant in a shady place, since in direct sunlight the inflorescences become small. You should also protect the panicle hydrangea from the wind. The flowering is profuse and long, begins in June and lasts until October. This species is resistant to frost, it can withstand up to -25 degrees. Therefore, it is perfect for growing in the central and northern part of Russia. In the northern zones, it is recommended to plant hydrangeas in the spring. And in those regions where there is no severe frost, you can plant in the autumn. Reproduces well by cuttings. Hydrangea paniculata has an incredible number of varieties.

1. Grandiflora - a popular variety with large sterile flowers that gather in wide pyramids. The flowering period is a little later than that of other representatives of the species. During the blooming period, the flowers are creamy, later it becomes snow-white, and in the fall - greenish-red. This is due to the peculiarity of the variety.

   Variety Grandiflora

2. Brussels lace - an elegant variety. It has a considerable number of flowers that bear fruit. Slightly similar to Floribunda.

   Brussels Lace variety

3. Kyushu - frost-resistant variety. But despite this, young shoots of the plant may freeze. The flowers have a pleasant smell and are white in color. Some of them are sterile, others are fruiting. Flowering occurs in mid-summer and lasts for 3 months.

   Kyushu cultivar

4. Limelight - a variety with large inflorescences. Shrub with erect stems. Its height is only 2 m. The leaves are green, velvety. Flowers are collected in panicles, the length of which can reach half a meter. Initially they are green, but during the flowering period they become creamy or white. Flowering begins in late July. Duration just over one month.

   Limelight variety

5. Mathilda - an interesting variety that changes the color of flowers during the entire flowering period. At first they are creamy, then they turn white, turn pink and turn red-green at the end of flowering.

   Mathilda variety

6. Pinky winky Is a perennial shrub with white flowers that gather in cones. Over time, they turn pinkish. Bloom from August to October.

   Pinky Winky cultivar

7. Pink diamond - a variety common in Europe and Russia. The flowers of the plant are divided into sterile and fruiting, initially their color is creamy white, later they turn pink and red.

   Pink Diamond variety

8. Floribunda - a variety with abundant flowering. It has round flowers on long stalks.

   Floribunda cultivar

9. Unique - low bush. Growing rapidly. Flowering begins in August and lasts until cold weather. Initially, the flowers of this variety are white in color, but then they become deep pink. Frost-resistant look. Looks good in single and group plantings.

   Unique variety

10. Dart's Little Dot - a bush about half a meter high. Ideal for small areas. Pinkish flowers are collected in panicles.

    Dart's Little Dot variety

Large-leaved hydrangea (or garden)

Garden hydrangea is an ornamental shrub, perennial. On average, it reaches two meters in height. It has erect stems, does not bear fruit. The flowers are pinkish, lilac, blue or white. Their color depends on the state of the plant and the acidity of the soil. Leaves are simple, green. It is a fast-growing species, demanding on the composition of soils. Dislikes limestone. Flowering lasts from August to November.

Warm and light-loving plant. It has an average frost resistance (up to -30 degrees).Therefore, it grows well in the south of Russia. Thanks to agrotechnical efforts, the large-leaved hydrangea reached the suburban areas near Moscow. These are mainly frost-resistant varieties of this species.

Advice. For the winter period, it is recommended to cover the plant, then it will perfectly tolerate the most severe frosts.

Among the most popular varieties are the following:

1. Expression - winter-hardy variety. It blooms on the shoots of the past and the stems of the current year. The flowers are terry, they look like water lilies. The color depends on the acidity level of the soil. On acidic soil, the flowers are blue-violet, on alkaline soil they are pink. Collected in shields. It has a long flowering period: from July to the coldest days.

   Expression cultivar

2. Ever Peppermint - a bush with a height of 0.6 m, bred by breeders from Japan. It has a double color, which depends on the acidity of the soil. The flowers have a blue or pink center with white edges.

   Ever Peppermint variety

3. Red sensation - a hybrid that is obtained as a result of a mutation of another variety (Early Sensation). Height and width about 80 cm. The stems are colored burgundy.

   Red Sensation variety

4. Endless summer... The name of the variety speaks for itself. It translates as “endless summer”. They bloom equally well both on the shoots of the current year and last year. Large-sized flowers are blue, sometimes white.

   Endless Summer cultivar

Hydrangea

Also known as smooth and wild hydrangea. Unpretentious plant. It is considered winter-hardy, thanks to which it has taken a special place in summer cottages in the middle latitudes of our country. She does not need shelter. A bush of medium height (up to 2.5 m). Stems are erect, bare. The leaves are smooth, rounded. Flowers come in different colors.

Prefers shady or semi-shaded areas. The plant does not tolerate drought and likes abundant watering. It is unpretentious to the ground. Bloom lasts from June to September. Pruning hydrangea trees is carried out annually in the winter. The fastest and most convenient way to propagate this species is by cuttings.

The main varieties of hydrangea tree-like:

1. Annabelle - the most popular variety of tree hydrangea. Possesses high frost resistance. The height of the shrub is no more than a meter. The flowers are collected in spherical inflorescences. Perennial. The variety is light-requiring, but it can grow in the shade. Afraid of drafts. If you water a bush with a dye, then its flowers will be colored in the appropriate shade. Blooms from July to September.

   Annabelle cultivar

2. Sterilis - an abundant and long-flowering variety. Bloom lasts from July to October. The flowers of the plant first have a greenish-white tint, later they are snow-white. Hydrangea branches bend under their weight.

   Sterilis cultivar

3. Hayes starburst - a bush with snow-white double flowers. Height and width about 1.5 m. Refers to the 4th zone of frost resistance, that is, it can grow at temperatures not lower than 34 degrees. It is infrequently exposed to diseases and attacks of pests.

   Hayes Starburst variety

4. Invincibelle Spirit - innovation in the field of breeding. Blossoms are dark pink when blooming, which later changes to hot pink.

   Invincibelle Spirit variety

5. Incrediball - large-flowered variety. It has inflorescences in the form of huge balls of white color.

   Incrediball cultivar

6. White dome - a dense shrub, the height of which is 80 cm. The leaves are large, green. The flowers are creamy, the marginal flowers are sterile. Perfect for group and single plantings.

   White Dome variety

Stalked hydrangea (climbing)

A rare variety that is only gaining popularity in Russian gardens. It is a liana, the length of which can reach 25 m. In Russia, it is found in the Kuriles and Sakhalin. Grows vertically, curls along the support (if available). The leaves are smooth, green in color. Flowers of snow-white and pink shades are collected in shields. It is an excellent honey plant. Grows in partial shade. Suitable for the southern regions of our country, and also grown in the middle lane.

Stalked hydrangea

Attention! Stalked hydrangea is demanding on the composition of soils - it prefers moist loams.

Hydrangea oakleaf

It is a perennial two-meter shrub. It has red shoots. It got its name from the similarity with oak leaves. White flowers gather in panicles. Flowering begins in June and ripens in September.

Hydrangea oakleaf

Prefers rich soils without lime.Watering should be moderate. In central Russia, the bush can freeze, but with age, the plant becomes more resistant to frost. Suitable for southern areas. Propagated by cuttings, layering and dividing the bush. Pruning is done twice a year - in spring and autumn.

Hydrangea radiant

Shrub up to 2.5 m high. Leaves are oval-lanceolate, pointed at the top. The plant has many white sterile flowers, collected in scutes. Flowering begins in July and lasts only one month. Maturation takes place in September. Winter hardiness is low, so the roots should be covered with dry foliage or spruce branches. It grows very quickly. Propagated in different ways, but the best option is cuttings. Suitable for landscaping in the south of Russia.

Hydrangea radiant

Ash hydrangea (gray)

Shrub with straight stems. Its average height is 2 m. The leaves are wide, ovate. Moisture-loving plant. Faded inflorescences are cut off before winter. Relatively winter hardy. Suitable as a hedge. Heat-loving species. An excellent option for the southern regions of Russia. The inflorescences can be used as dried flowers.

Ash hydrangea (gray)

Serrata hydrangea

Arboreal shrub. Its height can reach 1.5 m in height. Has a spreading crown. Leaves are oval, pointed towards the top, bright green in color. Annual. The inflorescences resemble a ball. Inside the inflorescence, the flowers are blue, closer to the edge - pale blue. After flowering, they turn pink. The color of the flowers depends on the acidity of the soil.

Serrata hydrangea

The plant blooms from July to September. Hydrangea tolerates transplants very well. Loves moderate watering. Preparation for winter is as follows: wilted inflorescences are cut off and covered with a film. It is unpretentious in leaving. Not susceptible to disease and pest attacks. Looks great even as a herbarium. Suitable for planting in the middle zone of our country.

Hydrangea Sargent

The height of the shrub is 2-3 m. It grows rapidly in breadth. Blooms from August to September. The leaves are large, opposite. Their length reaches 26 cm. Umbrella inflorescences. The flowers are lilac, purple, after flowering - blue and white. Prefers moderate watering. It is frost-resistant, but hibernates with shelter, therefore it is grown mainly in the southern regions of Russia.

Hydrangea Sargent

Hydrangea is a wonderful plant. Mostly abundant flowering. Demanding on soils, prefers moderate watering. It has become widespread throughout the world. Some varieties that are resistant to frost are grown in Russian gardens. Used in horticulture.

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