Here are the top 6 most popular and beautiful hydrangeas, also likely the most sold and searched for:
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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla): These are the classic hydrangeas with large, rounded flower heads in shades of pink, blue, or purple (color can be affected by soil pH). They come in two flowerhead types: mophead (large, round with all sterile florets) and lacecap (flattened head with a center of fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile florets). They are known for their stunning blooms but may require winter protection depending on the variety.
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Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): These fast-growing shrubs boast large, white or pink, mophead or lacecap blooms. Popular varieties include the well-known “Annabelle” hydrangea with its giant white snowball flowers. Smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so they are more reliable bloomers even in colder climates.
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Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): These are the showstoppers with large, cone-shaped flower panicles (clusters) in white, pink, or green that fade to shades of red or burgundy. They are known for their impressive size, long bloom season (from midsummer to fall), and cold hardiness. Popular varieties include “Limelight” with its bright green blooms and “Vanilla Strawberry” with its color-changing flowers.
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Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): These unique hydrangeas have large, lobed leaves resembling oak leaves and bloom with long, conical clusters of white flowers that turn pinkish-purple as they age. They are prized for their interesting foliage, long bloom season, and fall foliage display with leaves turning shades of red, orange, and bronze.
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Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris): This vine-like hydrangea is a perfect choice for walls or fences. It has large, flat flower clusters with creamy white florets surrounding fertile green florets in the center. It’s a slow grower but can reach up to 50 feet with proper support.
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Peegee Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora): Also known as the Large-leaved Smooth Hydrangea, this variety is a true giant. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and wide with massive, white, mophead blooms. It’s a statement piece for large gardens but requires plenty of space and winter protection in colder climates.
2- Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens): These fast-growing shrubs boast large, white or pink, mophead or lacecap blooms. Popular varieties include the well-known “Annabelle” hydrangea with its giant white snowball flowers. Smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so they are more reliable bloomers even in colder climates.
3 –Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata): These are the showstoppers with large, cone-shaped flower panicles (clusters) in white, pink, or green that fade to shades of red or burgundy. They are known for their impressive size, long bloom season (from midsummer to fall), and cold hardiness. Popular varieties include “Limelight” with its bright green blooms and “Vanilla Strawberry” with its color-changing flowers.
4-Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia): These unique hydrangeas have large, lobed leaves resembling oak leaves and bloom with long, conical clusters of white flowers that turn pinkish-purple as they age. They are prized for their interesting foliage, long bloom season, and fall foliage display with leaves turning shades of red, orange, and bronze.
