Hydrangea macrophylla

Bigleaf Hydrangea 

Family: Hydrangaceae

(Macro-phyll-a: large leafed)

 Bold and brightly colored flowers are unrivaled in the plant world. Flowers are either mopheads: snowball-like flowers, or lace caps. Select both flower types and a good range of colors! Flower buds are over-wintered on previous year's growth, so be careful not to prune off the buds. Hydrangea is fast and easy to grow. Zone 5, 3-5 feet, gr 1, cut, Full Sun Partial Shade  

'All Summer Beauty'

Large, rich blue flowers are dependable and often rebloom.

'Alpenglow'         

Dark red flowers and dark glossy green foliage make it a favorite. (Discontinued)

See Glowing Embers as it is the same plant.

 'Blue Bird' see Hydrangea serrata section

'Blue Wave'

Deep blue, lacy flowers are abundant on this vigorous beauty. AWARDS: AGM (Discontinued)

'Cardinal Red'

Big Round cardinal red flowers grab your attention. (Discontinued)

CITYLINE^® Berlin

(H. Mac. ‘Berlin Rabe’ pp#10,912 ) Tight, compact growth with large flowers characterizes this new German hybrid. Originally developed in Europe where growth regulators are prohibited, so growers can now finish a tight full plant without chemicals, shearing or pruning off flower buds. Clear Pink colored flowers are the largest in the series. The leaves are very glossy and exhibit an extremely high level of mildew resistance. Flowers are long lasting and change to an attractive green with age. The strongest growing plant in the group.  Cityline creates a knockout one gallon! Developed By Rampp of Germany. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1, 

CITYLINE^®  Mars

(H. Mac. ‘Ramars’)

A small plant with strong stems and big, heavy red and white variegated flowers. The blooms are long lasting and can be changed from red to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate. and change to an attractive green with age. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

 Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 1-3 feet, gr 1

CITYLINE^®  Paris 

(H. Mac. ‘Paris Rapa’ pp#10,906 ) A small plant with intense red or violet blue flowers. Large and showy blooms are long lasting and change to an attractive green with age. Excellent mildew resistance. Cityline creates a knockout one gallon! Developed By Rampp of Germany. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1

CITYLINE^® Rio 

(H. Mac. ‘Ragra’

A small to medium, early blooming  selection with large flowers that range from strong blue to purple depending upon the availability of aluminum. The blooms are large and long lasting. Excellent mildew resistance. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1

CITYLINE^® Venice 

(H. Mac. ‘Venice Raven’ pp#10,928 ) Bright fuchsia or blue colored flowers are large and showy. Cityline creates a knockout one gallon! Developed By Rampp of Germany. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1

CITYLINE^® Vienna  

(H. Mac. ‘Vienna Rawi’ pp#10,930 ) The smallest of the series. Dark pink flowers emerge with an attractive cream colored throat. remain large and showy. Available June.Zone 5, 1-2 feet, gr 1,  . While the growth is very compact, the bright fuchsia colored flowers are large and showy. Cityline creates a knockout one gallon! Developed By Rampp of Germany. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1, 

'Domotoi'  

Unique double flowers may be either a soft pink or blue. A real garden treasure. (Discontinued)

'Dooley'   

Discovered by Mike Dirr in the great coach, Vince Dooley's yard. Regardless of late frosts or tip die back it has not failed to bloom because it produces auxiliary flower buds. Extremely large blue or pink flower heads and robust deeply dentate foliage. A robust beauty. (Discontinued)

EDGY^™  Hearts

(H. Mac. ‘Horhearts’ ppaf)

Large, intense blooms with dark pinkish-red flowers accentuated with a thin, pure white line on the margin. It's a small to medium sized plant with strong stems and glossy foliage. Flower color can be pushed to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 5, 2-4 feet, gr 1

EDGY^™  Orbits

(H. Mac. ‘Horhearts’ ppaf)

A remarkable plant with double lace-cap blooms. The attractive sepals are hot pink blending to a glowing white edge. Flower color may vary depending upon pH and the availability of aluminum ions. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 5, 3-4 feet, gr 1

'Enziadom'

Startling gentian blue, dome shaped blooms surpass all other blues! Attractive dark green foliage.   (Discontinued)

'Fasan'  ( Teller Red )

Stunning red lace cap flowers. Sterile florets are large and in double rows. One of the Teller Series from Switzerland. One of our favorites.  (Discontinued)

'Frillibet'  

Stunning multicolored flower heads composed of tightly packed blue and cream flowers. (Discontinued)

'Forever Pink'

A popular favorite. Big pink mopheads flowers. Compact habit. (Discontinued)

 ‘Generale Vicomtesse de Vibraye’
In all our travels, we’ve noted that this cultivar is one of the most reliable bloomers. This is a strong growing plant with large, violet blue mophead flowers on strong stems. (Discontinued)

'Goliath'

Huge clear blue or soft pink flower balls. Great for drying.  (Discontinued)

 ‘Harlequin’ 

An exceptional mophead Hydrangea with pinkish-red and white variegated flowers. Vigorous growth and sturdy stems. Late flowers may be of a single color. Best in milder climates. (Discontinued)

 'Hornli'  

A remarkable dwarf that we first saw in the Netherlands. This is the smallest, tightest little guy. Deep orange-red flowers. Only 12 to 24 inches tall. We bought our first plant at an auction for $75 (Discontinued)

 'Izu No Hana'  

(macrophylla) Translates to “Flowers of the Izu peninsula,”  but to me, it translates into an explosion of fireworks. The unique lace-cap flowers are comprised of a mass of showy, large, pink flowers, with even larger, pink, doubled sterile florets shooting out in various directions. Each floret contains 14 to 16 sepals compared to the customary 4. Dark glossy leaves. A remarkable plant. (Discontinued)

'Jogasaki'    

(macrophylla) Named after a town in the Izu peninsula of Japan, Jojasaki is yet another lace-cap with double florets. The silvery-pink florets contain 8 to 11 rounded sepals, and appear as miniature pink water lilies floating a top a pond. (Discontinued)

‘Kardinal' 

We consider this to be the best plant to come out of the “Teller” breeding program. The large flowers are composed of rich, velvet red to purple sterile florets that encircle and contrast attractive blue fertile flowers. Tolerating sunny conditions, but is at its best in full morning sun & afternoon shade. (Discontinued)

'Lemon Wave'  

A wild psychedelic, variable blend of yellow, cream, white and green variegated foliage. Rivals the best of the variegated Hosta on the market. Mauve flowers are rare unless you live in a very mild climate, but who cares. FIRST CHOICE AWARD '99.

LET'S DANCE^®  Moonlight

(H. Mac. ‘Robert’ ppaf)

Let’s Dance Moonlight is strong rebloomer with large, rich pink (or blue depending upon pH)  mophead flowers. Strong stems and beautiful foliage with good bronze red fall color. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1

LET'S DANCE^® Starlight

(H. Mac. ‘Lynn’ ppaf)

Let’s Dance Starlight is the first ever new wood blooming lace-cap. It’s hardy, dependable and colorful. The massive blooms are vivid pink (or blue) with strong stems. Makes you want to dance! The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1

 'Libelle' ( Teller White )

Teller White. Large, white flowers with sterile florets encircling fertile blue flowers. (Discontinued)

'Lilacina'

A wonderful lace cap with large, dentate, mauve sepals and a dark blue center. Extremely long blooming! (Discontinued)

'Masja'  

A superb red Hydrangea! Semi-dwarf plant with big red mop head flowers and attractive glossy foliage. An excellent production plant.

'Merritt Supreme'

Popular! Big carmine red flowers (Discontinued)

'Mme Emile Moulliere'

A prolific blooming, pure white mophead that’s considered superior to 'Sister Therese'. As the flowers age they become dotted with pink. Vigorous and cold resistant. The foliage is tough and glossy taking on russet and crimson autumn colors. (Discontinued)

‘Mousmee’

(H. macrophylla) A Japanese selection meaning girl, and what a beautiful girl she is! Big, purplish-pink lace-cap blooms accentuated with blue fertile flowers in the center. Quite remarkable. (Discontinued)

'Nigra'

Black stems contrast nicely with dusty-rose pink blooms. Free flowering and vigorous. (Discontinued)

 'Nikko Blue'  

Large blue or deep-lavender flower balls smother this prolific bloomer.

 'Parzifal' 

Of all the Hydrangea in our test garden, this plant stands out as something very special. Mallet calls it a plant with a great deal of personality. A solid plant with strong stems, and small clear green,  dentate leaves. The blooms are tight hemispheres of large size. Bloom color varies greatly according to the soil pH, and when grown a pH of 6 it has blooms of varied color ranging from dark pink to deep blue. 

‘Penny Mac’

Touted as a Hydrangea macrophylla that blooms on new wood. We’ve not seen it.  Selected by and named for Penny McHenry, past president of the American Hydrangea Society. (Discontinued)

'Pink Beauty'

Lovely clear pink flowers and attractive foliage. Similar to Preziosa. (Discontinued)

PINK SHIRA^™

Funny name, great plant, Pink Shira is a standout hydrangea noted for its compact growth, strong stems and reliable long-lasting blooms. Flowers emerge green and become infused with red and then transform to shades of rich pink. Acid soils deliver tones of lavender purple. Discovered by cut flower grower Tony Thompson of Kingston Spring, TN after watching it bloom for eight years straight. In that time it bloomed even when other varieties were damaged by frost. 

'Royal Purple'

Deep purple mopheads blooms. A dense compact growth habit.

‘Sadie Ray’

A reported bloomer that was discovered at a northern Indiana farmhouse.  Flowers pink or blue depending upon p.H. of the soil. Performs best in filtered or partial shade. Discovered by Tim Eizinger of Rochester, Indiana. (Discontinued)

'Sister Therese'

Big white flowers and strong growth. Thrives in partial shade. (Discontinued)

'Teller Red'  see Fasan

'Teller White' see  Libelle

'Teller Pink see Taube

‘Taube’ (Teller Pink)
Often called Teller Pink, this beautiful Hydrangea has remarkably large lace-cap blooms. (Discontinued)

'Todi'   

Very hardy, dwarf selection with vivid pink mop head flowers. Best color on Alkaline soils. (Discontinued)

'Tokyo Delight'

White florets encircle pink fertile flowers which all gradually turn pink. (Discontinued)

'Tovelit'  

We have been searching for this plant for years! A remarkable dwarf, ball shaped plant that blooms like crazy. The entire plant is engulfed by tightly packed, frizzy-looking, mauve and pink balls. An improvement on ‘Pia’, does not revert, and holds its blooms above the foliage. Originates from Denmark. (Discontinued)

'Variegata'  

If you like hosta you'll love this cream and green gem with mauve flowers. (Discontinued)

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