More of a shrub than a perennial, but this forum seems a good place for this query.
Does anyone grow these? Do you have a favorite?
I'm planning to put in 3-5 of them in a new bed. I love their natural beauty. I live near Hydrangeas Plus, so I can just go there and pick some out. They have around 20 varieties.....hard to choose though.....
Name: Susan Virginia (Zone 8a) God is the only thing that matters.
I just love the ones you picked out but 'Bluebird' is my favorite. I just got my first one and it is called Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff' and the only reason I choose pink is because my girlfriend wants one. So, I was going to give one to her as an early birthday present. Actually I bought four pink ones and I was going to let her pick which one she wants. Only one happens to be a serrata so maybe I might just keep that one for my self. LOL.
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
'Tuff Stuff' and 'Bluebird' looking amazing!!!! On a whim I ordered 4 of 'Painter's Palette'.....I hope I like it. I know it's a strange time of year to plant things, but I have a very large new bed to fill, (see thread here: The thread "New potting shed Project with new beds" in Pacific Northwest Gardening forum ),
and I don't want to wait until fall. Our June temps have been cool with some rain, so I think it will be okay.
Here is Painter's Palette. In other photos, online it shows the earlier blooms. (Blooms start green with pink before becoming light pink).
Name: Susan Virginia (Zone 8a) God is the only thing that matters.
That is beautiful Spring!
Stephanie, I love that Painter's Pallett, I might get one of those also. Did you notice that the $39.95 is for a three year plant? They also have 1 & 2 year plants for a lower price.
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
Name: Shannon Burkeville,Va (Zone 7a) The House on the Hill Gardens
Sorry I don't have any of those. But, now they are on my wish list. I collect mostly re-blooming or different colored hydrangeas.
What I love about these bushes is that they forgive you if you forget to water them .
The horse is God's gift to mankind. ~Arabian Proverb
Stephanie, I love that Painter's Pallett, I might get one of those also. Did you notice that the $39.95 is for a three year plant? They also have 1 & 2 year plants for a lower price.
