Hydrangeas are beloved for their lush blooms and versatility, making them a favorite in gardens everywhere. With so many types to choose from, each offering unique colors, shapes, and growing habits, it’s easy to find the perfect match for your outdoor space. Whether you’re drawn to dramatic panicles, delicate lacecaps, or classic mopheads, there’s a hydrangea to suit every style and setting.
Quick Fire Fab Hydrangea
Quick Fire Fab Hydrangea is an early-blooming panicle variety known for its stunning flower clusters that transition from white to shades of pink and red as the season progresses. It’s a low-maintenance option that thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. This variety is drought-tolerant once established and blooms on new wood, so pruning in late winter or early spring encourages fresh growth. Perfect for adding vibrant color to borders or mixed beds.
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Wedding Gown Hydrangea
The Wedding Gown Hydrangea is a stunning double-flowered lacecap variety that produces elegant, pure white blooms throughout the season. This compact reblooming hydrangea thrives in partial shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil. With flowers that emerge on both old and new wood, it offers reliable blooms year after year. Its graceful, layered petals create a timeless, classic look, making it a perfect choice for garden borders, foundation plantings, or containers.
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Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Shrub
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea is a breathtaking panicle variety that starts with creamy white blooms that gradually blush to pink and deep red as they mature. This easy-to-grow shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Reaching up to six feet tall, it’s perfect for creating a dramatic focal point or a colorful hedge. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous growth and an abundance of flowers.
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Quick Fire Hydrangea
The Quick Fire Hydrangea is celebrated for its early bloom time and spectacular color transitions. Its conical flower clusters shift from white to pink and deep rose as the summer progresses. This hardy panicle hydrangea thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of various soil types. Blooming on new wood, it’s easy to care for with pruning in late winter or early spring. Its versatility makes it a standout in gardens or large containers.
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea is a compact version of the classic Quick Fire, reaching only three to five feet tall. Its early-blooming, cone-shaped flowers transition from white to pink and deep red, adding dynamic color to smaller spaces. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Prune in early spring for best results. It’s perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or patio containers.
Tiny Quick Fire Hydrangea
Tiny Quick Fire Hydrangea also offers all the beauty of the classic Quick Fire in an incredibly petite package. Growing to just three feet tall, it’s ideal for smaller spaces, borders, or patio containers. This dwarf panicle hydrangea produces abundant white flowers that gradually turn pink. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires little maintenance beyond annual pruning in late winter. Its compact size makes it a popular choice for urban gardeners.
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Puffer Fish Hydrangea
Puffer Fish Hydrangea is a unique, compact variety known for its dense, double blooms that create a full, “puffy” appearance. The flowers start white and develop green accents as they age, adding textural interest to the landscape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Reaching about three feet tall, this hydrangea is perfect for small gardens or containers. Prune lightly in spring to maintain its shape and promote new growth.
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Endless Summer Hydrangea
Endless Summer Hydrangea is famous for its continuous blooms that appear on both old and new wood. Its large, mophead flowers range from pink to blue, depending on soil pH. This variety prefers partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. With its reliable reblooming nature, it’s a favorite for adding vibrant color to shady areas. Light pruning after the first bloom cycle can encourage even more flowers throughout the season.
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Summer Crush Hydrangea
Summer Crush Hydrangea features striking raspberry-red or neon purple mophead blooms that steal the show. This compact variety thrives in partial shade and well-drained, consistently moist soil. Reaching a height of about three feet, it’s perfect for small spaces, foundation plantings, or containers. As a rebloomer, it flowers on both old and new wood, delivering long-lasting color.
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Limelight Hydrangea Tree
The Limelight Hydrangea Tree is a stunning focal point for any garden, offering large lime-green panicles that fade to creamy white and pink. This hardy tree-form hydrangea thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types. Its blooms appear on new wood, so pruning in late winter promotes fresh flowers. Perfect for formal landscapes or as a standalone accent, it provides year-round interest with its elegant structure.
Little Lime Hydrangea
Little Lime Hydrangea offers the same gorgeous lime-green blooms as its larger counterpart but in a smaller size, growing just three to five feet tall. This hardy panicle hydrangea is perfect for gardens with limited space or container planting. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and blooms on new wood, making it easy to prune in late winter or early spring. The flowers transition to pink as they age, providing season-long beauty.
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Bobo Hydrangea
Bobo Hydrangea is a compact, dwarf panicle hydrangea known for its prolific blooms. Its creamy white flowers cover the plant in midsummer, gradually fading to blush pink as the season progresses. Growing to just three feet tall, it’s ideal for borders, containers, or smaller garden spaces. This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers.
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea offers delightful blooms that start creamy white and transform into pink and deep red shades. This panicle variety reaches four to five feet tall, making it a striking addition to any garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Easy to care for, it blooms on new wood, so pruning in early spring ensures fresh growth. Use it as a focal point or plant in groupings for a lush display.
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Fire Light Tidbit
Fire Light Tidbit is a dwarf hydrangea bursting with bold color. Its dense blooms start white and transition to vivid shades of red and pink. Reaching just two to three feet tall, it’s perfect for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. This hardy variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and blooms on new wood. Prune in early spring to maintain its shape and encourage vibrant flowers all season long.
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Invincibelle Limetta Hydrangea
Invincibelle Limetta Hydrangea is a compact smooth hydrangea with lime-green blooms that brighten shady spots. Its dense, rounded flowers remain vibrant throughout the season, eventually softening to cream. Growing two to three feet tall, it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil. This low-maintenance shrub blooms on new wood, making pruning in early spring a breeze. It’s perfect for smaller landscapes or as a foundation planting.
Bloomstruck Hydrangea
Bloomstruck Hydrangea is a showy, reblooming variety from the Endless Summer collection. Its large mophead flowers range from blue to pink (or blurple, for its bluish-purple tones) depending on soil pH and bloom from spring through fall. This hardy hydrangea thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens or containers. Prune lightly after the first bloom cycle to encourage additional flowers throughout the season.
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Incrediball Hydrangea
Incrediball Hydrangea is known for its enormous, spherical blooms that start green and mature to bright white. This hardy smooth hydrangea grows four to five feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It blooms on new wood, making it easy to prune in early spring. Its sturdy stems ensure the massive flowers don’t droop, creating a stunning display in borders or as a hedge.
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Annabelle Hydrangea
Annabelle Hydrangea, sometimes referred to as Snowballs, is a classic smooth hydrangea with large, snowball-like white flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. These classic, fan favorites grow to about four to five feet tall, and it thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This low-maintenance variety blooms on new wood, so pruning in late winter encourages abundant flowers. Annabelle’s lush, timeless appearance makes it a favorite for shady gardens and foundation plantings.
Find The Perfect Hydrangea at Platt Hill Nursery!
With so many stunning hydrangeas to choose from, there’s a perfect variety to suit every garden style and space. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant mopheads, delicate lacecaps, or dramatic panicles, hydrangeas bring lasting beauty and charm to your landscape. Ready to add one (or more!) of these showstoppers to your garden? Visit Platt Hill Nursery in Carpentersville or Bloomingdale! Our experts will help you select the ideal hydrangea and provide tips for keeping it healthy and thriving. Stop by today, or browse our selection online to get started!
