Popular Hydrangea species

With its colorful blossom and big leafs, the Hydrangea is typical garden shrub.

Here are some of the most popular Hydrangea species:

Most popular is Hydrangea macrophylla. It is also known as Hortensia, Big leaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea. It originates from Japan. Appropriate place to grow it is next to the fence. It has colorful blossom in blue, purple and pink shades. The color depends on the soil that is grown in.
Next in the list is the bi-color Hydrangea specie called “Lady Taiko Blue“. It blooms in blue and purple with white color on the edge. It can grow to 125 cm(50 inches) and it definitely attracts attention with it’s beauty.
Another popular type of Hydrangea is Hydrangea paniculata “Praecox”. It’s blooms in white and pink . It grows up to 2,5 – 3 m (10 feet). To keep it compact you need to trim it in October.
The last in the list is a very interesting Hydrangea type. It’s name is Hydrangea aspera. It originates from Asia. What is typical about it is that it can grow up to 4 m (13 feet). It has beautiful velvet color.