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Ushio Sakazaki

AWARD WINNING

FAIRYTRAIL BRIDE®

Cascade Hydrangea®

Hydrangea x

'USHYDO405'

PP#31,120; CBRAF

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  • Container Friendly
  • Unique Hybrid
  • Horizontal Habit
Description

She won Plant of the Year at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2018 as a new class of hydrangea with unrivaled flower power. Finally, this legendary Cascade Hydrangea® has come to North America! Long, trailing stems draped in white lace, with a bouquet of florets at every leaf node, yields a dramatic display. It also creates new uses for all kinds of spaces, such as hanging baskets and cascading containers, and spilling over rocks and wall spaces. A brilliant introduction from Ushio Sakazaki, the legend of Japan, the same breeder that brought us so much of the Proven Winners® brand.

Awards
Plant of the Year 2018 - Chelsea Flower Show, 2018 Boskoop Royal Horticultural Society Garden Trials and Trade Show Silver Medal
USDA Zone
6-9 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4'
Width
4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist but well drained soils are best. Mountain hydrangeas are less susceptible to wilting than bigleaf hydrangeas, but cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will not influence flower color.

Pruning

Avoid pruning Cascade hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next. Though they do rebloom readily on new wood, the best display comes from treating them as though they bloom only old wood.

Uses

Cascade hydrangeas are perfect for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and container gardens. They also make great hanging baskets or look great spilling over rocks and wall spaces.

Growing Tips

Best suited for milder climates.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week March 4, 2021
  • Benchcard: Fairytrail Bride™ Hydrangea Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Fairytrail Bride™ Hydrangea spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Fairytrail Bride® Hydrangea Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Fairytrail Bride cascade hydrangea plant tag

    • Features: Award winner, Cut flower

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Cascade Hydrangea®, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Award winner, Cut flower

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Cascade Hydrangea®, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage