White hydrangeas are more subtle than their blue and pink counterparts. In gardens, hydrangeas are typically flower in pink or blue, depending on the soil pH: on acid soils, the flowers are blue, while on alkaline soils, the flowers are pink.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Great Star’
From late summer to autumn, this panicle hydrangea bears large panicles of fragrant, pure white star-shaped flowers, which mature to pink in autumn. It forms a large shrub, which is ideal for growing at the back of the border, particularly in a cottage garden or woodland scheme, and makes an excellent cut flower.
Hydrangeas can be planted in a variety of ways: by themselves, planted along a path, or used to highlight an area with color. There are white-flowered varieties of the hydrangea genus. These can be used to light up a shady area, act as a foil against brighter colors, and to bring a sense of serenity to a planting area.
Most white hydrangeas are hardy and require very little maintenance. The best hydrangeas for pruning are hydrangea varieties that don’t change colour with the pH of the soil. Don’t worry about pruning them, but remember to exercise caution when it comes to pruning them.
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Hydrangea quercifolia
Hydrangea quercifolia bears huge cones of white flowers in late summer. These contrast beautifully with its fresh green, oak-like leaves, which develop shades of bronze, orange, red and purple in autumn. ‘Snow King’ is a lovely cultivar.
The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Metit.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
Hydrangeas are easy to grow in most well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade, in a wide range of conditions. Their flowers are long lasting but they are best pruned to keep them compact and tidy.
A perfect addition to any mixed border, paired with other hydrangeas, this selection will tolerate shade and the upright habit makes it ideal for those who don’t have much space in their garden. It has been awarded the prestigious RHS Garden Award of Garden Merit.
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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Savill Lace’
This hybrid variety of paniculata hydrangea bears particularly large cones of cream-white flowers. They’re often tipped pink, which enhances the ornamental effect. It’s very easy to grow, so you can plant them in a variety of positions.
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Hydrangea anomala is a low-maintenance plant that is perfect for a shady or north-facing wall. It’s slow to get going, but once it does, it’s well worth the wait.
It bears huge, white lace cap hydrangea flowers, which can almost completely cover the stems. The green heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ is an attractive lacecap with large, soft, white flowers. It looks best in drifts of single plants with darker foliage or in clusters of 2 to 4 plants.
This particular hydrangea is the best in terms of hardiness. It’s ideal for exposed sites, or for colder gardens. It performs better than many other hydrangeas when it comes to coping with the winter weather.
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fireworks’
When in bloom, a hydrangea is so beautiful it could cause an explosion of fireworks.
These are offset by glossy dark green leaves. Compact in size and habit, it’s a great plant for growing in a mixed border or as part of a container display.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Sundae Fraise’
Hydrangea ‘Sundae Fraise’ is an easy-to-grow, compact variety that bears masses of white or pink blossoms from mid-spring to early summer.
Hydrangea ‘Limelight’
This is a good choice if you want a bold statement in your garden – this is the perfect hydrangea for bold gardens! It has lovely deep green leaves, grey-green stems and huge bright pink-cream flowers that fade to creamy white and pink.
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My hydrangeas are crispy and look dead. One is still alive and has white flowers but has webs on it and is turning. What do I do to help it. The other one looks dead. I scratched the stem and still see green but everything else etc. leaves, flowers are dead. Do I cut it back? They are panicle hydrangeas
One of my hydrangea did the exact same thing about a week ago.it got too much Sun and became overheated and withered.the leaves dried up but they are still hanging on the stim.yesterday another one of my hydrangea did the exact same thing.i went online and found out that heat was the cause of the problem.the website says not to remove the leaves let,them fall off by themselves, continue to water it,move it away from the sun and, the leaves will eventually return.i almost cut them back but I didn’t.there is something about this heat that’s taking a toll on our plants and on us.my flowers was not in direct sunlight and they still was effective by the early morning Sun and heat.i also have a plant in my kitchen window that was also effective by the heat inside the house.its beginning to look a little bit better now.good luck with your hydrangea.