Hydrangeas are a timeless favorite for gardeners, offering a wide variety of species and cultivars to suit any space or style. From dramatic, showy blooms to compact shrubs perfect for smaller spaces, there’s a hydrangea for everyone. Each type has unique characteristics, making it easy to find the perfect addition to your landscape.

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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

Known for its large, round flower clusters, bigleaf hydrangeas are a classic choice. Their bloom color can change based on soil pH, with vibrant shades of blue, pink, or white creating stunning garden displays. Perfect for partially shaded areas, these hydrangeas bring bold beauty to any outdoor space.

Varieties include:

• ‘Big Daddy’ Hydrangea: Features enormous blooms that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter, providing a dramatic statement in any garden.
• ‘Dear Dolores® Hydrangea’: Offers abundant, long-lasting blooms with a compact growth habit, ideal for smaller spaces.

Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)

Panicle hydrangeas feature elongated, cone-shaped flower clusters that start white and transition to soft pink. They are hardy and sun-loving and bloom on new wood, making them reliable performers.

Highlighted varieties include:

• ‘White Wedding® Hydrangea’: Displays pristine white blooms on sturdy stems, adding elegance to the landscape.
• ‘Moon Dance® Hydrangea’: Boasts large, creamy white flowers that illuminate the garden, complemented by its compact form.

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)

Native to the Southeastern United States, oakleaf hydrangeas are ideal for smaller spaces, with cone-shaped flower clusters and oak-like leaves that turn vibrant red in the fall. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and part shade conditions, oakleaf hydrangeas provide year-round interest with multi-season appeal.

Select varieties include:

• ‘Tara™ Hydrangea’: Features dazzling double white panicles in spring, with foliage that turns rich red in the fall, offering multi-season appeal.
• ‘Semmes Beauty’ Oakleaf Hydrangea’: Known for its large, creamy white flower clusters and robust growth, providing a classic Southern charm.

Lacecap Hydrangea

Featuring delicate, flat flower heads surrounded by larger sterile blooms, lacecap hydrangeas offer an elegant and understated charm. They thrive in partially shaded areas, adding soft beauty to garden borders or containers.

Featured varieties include:

• ‘Dear Dolores® Hydrangea’, known for its abundant lacecap blooms and compact growth habit
• ‘Cherry Explosion’ which dazzles with vibrant pink-red flowers and a profusion of colorful blooms throughout the season, adding bold beauty to any garden space.

When choosing hydrangeas for your garden, consider the size, bloom color, and growth habit that best fits your space. Find the perfect Southern Living hydrangea to elevate your outdoor living spaces.