5 Hydrangeas for the St. Louis Area
Bigleaf Hydrangea (macrophylla)
- Mopheads – iconic globe shaped flower clusters can be pink or blue depending on the pH of the soil
- Lacecaps – tiny fertile flowers surrounded by showy sterile flowers that attract pollinators
- Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering
- ‘Nikko Blue’ ‘Let’s Dance’
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.orgSmooth Hydrangea (arborescens)
- Stiff stems are less likely to droop
- Large clusters of tiny fertile flowers (fewer of the showier sterile flowers than the lacecap Bigleaf)
- Blooms on new wood, so prune in late winter or early spring
- ‘Incrediball’ ‘Annabelle’ ‘Grandiflora’
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.orgPanicle Hydrangea (paniculata)
- Have elongated, sometimes conical flower clusters
- Broad oval leaves
- Often trained to grow in a standard tree form
- Blooms on new wood, so prune in late winter or early spring
- ‘PeeGee’ ‘Bobo’ ‘Limelight’ ‘Pinky Winky’ ‘Tardiva’
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Oakleaf Hydrangea (quercifolia)
- Large leaves resemble oak leaves and turn brilliant shades of red, purple, and bronze in the fall
- Looser overall shape and preference to shadier spots make this an ideal choice for woodland gardens
- Large conical flower clusters are similar to Panicle Hydrangea
- Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering
- ‘Alice’ ‘Snow Queen’ ‘Munchkin’
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Michasia Dowdy, University of Georgia, Bugwood.orgClimbing Hydrangea (anomala petiolaris)
- Slow growing, non-aggressive vine that prefers shade
- Oval leaves and lacecap style blooms
- Exfoliating bark on mature stems is reddish brown and attractive in winter
- Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering
Gary Wade, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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