hydrangeas - A Selection

Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Summer' is a compact variety, perfect for lifting dull corners of the patio or planting in shady borders, offering blooms which subtly change colour as they age plus beautiful autumn foliage.From July, Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Summer' carries large conical panicles of zingy lime-green buds supported on a strong, well-branched framework. The buds open to creamy-white flowers and as the summer progresses, they morph to soft pink, continuing to bloom until

This award-winning hydrangea is unlike most others as it is extremely pH sensitive, meaning it will cope well in any soil type you grow it in, but the flower colour will vary. In alkaline soil, this compact lacecap variety will produce dark red blooms and in acidic soil, dark red-mauve blooms will emerge. Flowers will bloom throughout summer and into autumn. The deep green foliage of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Kardinal' contrasts wonderfully with the large flowers that are held on strong stems.

A variety with sturdier branches

Hydrangea Lady Hari Duo This Hydrangea Lady Hari Duo blooms from July until October, it produces masses of mophead multi-tonal flowers in purple, pink, green and white in a mesmerizing kaleidoscope effect. It has a neat branching habit that makes it perfect for growing in a container on a pretty patio or adding to dull shaded borders. Hydrangea Lady Hari Duo 10.5cm will enjoy growing in a sunny yet shaded spot and would sit well in a cottage, cut flower or woodland garden. There is no doubt

Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight' offers an enchanting display with its conical clusters of creamy white flowers, which stand out beautifully on deep red stems. As the blooms age, they gracefully transition to delicate shades of pale pink, creating a stunning visual effect throughout the summer. This stylish, deciduous shrub is known for its strong, upright growth, ensuring that the flowers remain proudly displayed from late summer into autumn. The rich red stems and changing flower colours

Dramatic rosy-red blooms form large mopheads, which smother this fantastic deciduous shrub throughout summer and early autumn. As autumn approaches the flowers take on more subtle deep pink tones infused with apple green. As with all mophead Hydrangeas, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH and will become more purple in acid soils. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Baron' has a compact, rounded habit which makes it superb for patio containers or a colourful highlight in borders,

A compact paniculata variety, Hydrangea ?Confetti? lifts dull corners with its airy, conical panicles that subtly change colour as they mature.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy' is the best oak-leaved hydrangea for intense autumn foliage colour.

Nizza is a newly introduced Hydrangea macrophylla variety with enormous, flattened lacecap flowerheads. The outer circle of sterile flowers blooms profusely throughout the summer, making for a particularly eye-catching display. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nizza', like many other kinds, can range from deep pink to bright blue, depending on the pH of the soil. This bushy, well-branched deciduous shrub makes a great choice for a patio pot or mixed border because of its compact, deciduous habit. Height

In Japan this hardy shrub has long been used for making a refreshing herbal brew. Better known as Amacha, this sweetly flavoured tea is made from the dried leaves of Hydrangea serrata.

This compact variety of oak-leaved hydrangea grows to only just over a metre once mature, making it perfect for smaller growing spaces and patio pots. From mid summer to autumn, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ice Crystal' produces conical panicles of white flowers and the attractive oak-like foliage takes on red and purple hues in the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas require very little maintenance or pruning and love a sunny or semi-shaded spot. These resilient plants make a great choice for woodland

Hydrangea paniculata Plant - Pinky Winky® Grows quickly and produces delicately white and pink flowers! Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' boasts open white flowers that fade into pink on the edges. This shrub is a must-have in the garden as it has it all, it's tough, hardy, waterproof and will produce a knock out display in any garden border. It will also last for years and years to come and can be trained as a flowering hedge or can grow in large patio containers. So whatever shape or size of your

This elegant climbing Hydrangea bears lacy white blooms in summer that contrast perfectly against the dark green foliage. In Autumn the dark green foliage will turn to a buttery shade of yellow, brightening up any dark parts of your garden. Can be slow to get going, however once established this will quickly scale walls and fences. Hydrangea petiolaris thrives in a sunny, semi shaded or full shade position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow hydrangea plants in any rich fertile, moist

A gorgeous new version of the ever-popular ?Annabelle? that features huge flower umbels in the most delicious shade of carmine-pink.

Rich red lacecap flowerheads are set off well by a backdrop of dark green foliage in this eye-catching cultivar. The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Bull' is an excellent patio plant. Its compact, bushy habit is ideal for pots, where it will produce colour for a long summer. The foliage turns gold and scarlet in the autumn, and faded flowers create skeletal shadows, extending the season of interest well into the winter. This deciduous shrub is hardy and dependable, and it looks well in mixed