Here are the best types of hydrangeas we’ve grown.
Hydrangeas always make a statement with their profusion of flowers that last from summer into fall.
We regularly try out a few new ones, along with tried-and-true favorites, to evaluate their performance.
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While it will grow in full sun, it appreciates afternoon shade in warmer regions.
Its white flowers turn a rich, reddish-pink as they bloom from summer to fall.
It is also very hardy, overwintering in Zones 3-8.
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This variety stands out for its double flowers and pointed (not rounded) petals.
It is hardy in Zones 3-9.
Most Abundant Flowers: Limelight
This classic panicle hydrangea blooms from late summer to early fall.
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It grows about 8 to 10 feet tall in full sun or part shade.
It is hardy in Zones 3-8.
Its cone-shaped, white flowers appear in midsummer.
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It grows 3 to 4 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 5-9.
Its shorter stature is just right for smaller gardens or containers.
Tiny Tuff Stuff grows only 2 feet tall and blooms profusely despite heat and cold.
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But it gets even better because its lacecap-style flowers are stunning all summer.
They can be pastel blue, pink, or white, depending on soil pH.
“The flowers look delicate but are long-lasting and eye-catching,” Gerdes says.
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Plus, they often rebloom later in the season after their first flush of flowers.
It is hardy in Zones 5-9.
These are just a few of our favorite types of hydrangeas we’ve grown in the BHG Test Garden.
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Smaller varieties even make excellent choices for containers.
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