Meet the Breeder
Cathrien/Wim Rutten
Leende, Netherlands
BLUE BUNNY™
Hydrangea - Bracted
Hydrangea involucrata
'Wim Rutten'
USPP 21991
- Unique hydrangea
- Shade tolerant
- Strong stems
With its big, peony-like buds and misty blue and white blooms, Blue Bunny™ hydrangea always garners compliments in our trial gardens. It forms its flowers buds on new wood and so blooms reliably every year, even in the colder parts of its range. Attractive foliage, strong stems, and vigorous growth. A very nice, unexpected offering to add to your hydrangea program.
USDA Zone 6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 2 - 4'
Width 2 - 4'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Late summer
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 4"
General Care
Soil Moist, well drained soils are best.
Pruning Little pruning is required. In cold climates, cut back any winter damaged portions after new growth has begun for the season. In warmer climates, thin out older stems every few years to keep growth young and vigorous.
Uses Foundation plantings; woodland gardens; perennial gardens; specimen; edging and low hedges.
Growing Tips Blooms reliably even after harsh winters and in shaded conditions. Later blooming than most hydrangeas; be patient as this unique display is well worth the wait.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bracted, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Bracted, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage