A Guide to Big Leaf Hydrangeas

Big Leaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Macrophylla) have large bold leaves and attractive clusters of long-blooming summer flowers.

They typically grow 3-6’ tall & as wide. Mopheads are the most popular Big Leaf Hydrangea. Recognized by their large flower heads that are purple, blue & pink, however, there are a few white varieties. Lacecap flowers are a flattened flower cluster of small fertile florets. In general, mophead and lacecap leaves are relatively thick & crisp, somewhat shiny, and often heart shaped. They are approx. 4″-6″ long & 3″-5″ wide. Stems are short & often have tiny black or red streaks or speckles. Mopheads and lacecaps have identical leaf forms and require the same growing environment.

Big Leaf Hydrangeas, or French Hydrangeas, Hydrangea macrophylla, come in 2 different types: Mophead & Lacecap. They typically grow 3-6’ tall & as wide. Mopheads are the most popular Big Leaf Hydrangea. Recognized by their large flower heads that are purple, blue & pink, however, there are a few white varieties. Lacecap flowers are a flattened flower cluster of small fertile florets. In general, mophead and lacecap leaves are relatively thick & crisp, somewhat shiny, and often heart shaped. They are approx. 4″-6″ long & 3″-5″ wide. Stems are short & often have tiny black or red streaks or speckles. Mopheads and lacecaps have identical leaf forms and require the same growing environment.

Bloomstruck

Showstopper explodes with colorful blooms which mature to shades of purple or pink extending the display into fall, followed by rich, burgundy-red foliage. A Glen Echo favourite.

Everlasting Harmony

Bred for cut flowers, this new hydrangea has large blooms that start as soft pink to cream with green edges & then fade to a soft celery green. It has blue tones in acidic soil. Grows 3 - 4’ tall & wide.

Cityline Paris

Ooh la la! The tight, compact habit makes it a well-behaved garden or landscape plant, while its vivid deep red flowers make a bold and stylish statement. One of the smallest hydrangeas on the market - no pruning.

Everlasting Ocean

The perfect embodiment of its name, blooming with long lasting mophead flowers that change colour as they age. Ruffled flowers begin as soft pink & deepen in color – then lime green with pink edges.

Cityline Venice

A new compact shrub that adds a pop of unique colour to the landscape that is rarely seen. The flowers are either pink or blue depending on the soil PH turning to shades of green later in the season.

Everlasting Revolution

The color changes on a single shrub are incredible! Expect combinations of deep pink, maroon and blue blooms, all with green highlights as the flowers mature. Fantastic colours - heavily re-blooming.

Cityline Vienna

Naturally grows as a neat, compact mound, covered in big mophead blooms. Strong stems bear leathery, disease-resistant foliage, and summer brings vivid pink or blue blooms. Low growing – No pruning.

Forever Pink

This outstanding shrub features bold balls of hot pink flowers with red overtones. Forever Pink appreciates a little shade and moist soil. To achieve that pretty pink colour you may want to add some lime to the soil.

Endless Summer

The Original - the 1st hydrangea that blooms both on the previous year's branches as well as the new season's growth. Compact shrub has blue or pink flowers spring through summer depending on soil pH.

Glowing Embers

The compact and dense habit makes it a superb choice for the smaller garden. The full and dense mophead flowers are a jaw-dropping deep rose-red to a rich, purple-blue depending on the acidity of the soil.

Endless Summer Blushing Bride

flowers in spring on old wood and then in summer on new wood. This white flowered beauty has the same dark green leaves and 9″ flowers, but an earlier rebloom. Can age to blush.

Let’s Dance Blue Jangles

Blooms on both old and new wood, with a tight, compact habit that is unusual among re-blooming hydrangeas. Large, full flower heads will readily go heavenly blue in acid soils; in alkaline soils, a vivid pink.

Endless Summer - Summer Crush

Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, with a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms, but it is compact so you get a neat, tidy look throughout the summer. Neighbours will notice!

Let’s Dance Rhythmic Blue

This easy-to-grow, no prune rebloomer was developed in Michigan for superior cold climate performance. Lush, full mop head flowers that are pink in alkaline soils & fabulous blue in acidic conditions.

Everlasting Garnet

Easy to grow but tough as nails, this new hydrangea has large mophead flowers that emerge bright reddish pink & transition to a lime green with pink picotee markings & finish solid lime green.

Twist ‘n Shout

The 1st reblooming lacecap hydrangea! Plant this smaller hydrangea shrub in partial shade, as too much sun can burn this plant up. The blooms range from periwinkle blue to deep pink, depending on the soil PH.

A Guide to Big Leaf Hydrangeas

Big Leaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Macrophylla) have large bold leaves and attractive clusters of long-blooming summer flowers.

Bloomstruck

Everlasting Harmony

Cityline Paris

Everlasting Ocean

Cityline Venice

Everlasting Revolution

Cityline Vienna

Forever Pink

Endless Summer

Glowing Embers

Endless Summer Blushing Bride

Let’s Dance Blue Jangles

Endless Summer - Summer Crush

Let’s Dance Rhythmic Blue

Everlasting Garnet

Twist ‘n Shout

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