What's the Maximum Size of a Hydrangea? Exploring 9 Varieties, Both Large and Small, Suitable for Various Landscapes
Hydrangeas, the beloved garden shrubs known for their large, showy blooms, come in a wide range of sizes, colours, and types. Here's a glimpse into some of the most popular varieties and their unique characteristics.
Starting with the large and striking 'Nikko Blue' hydrangeas, these plants grow up to 6 feet tall and wide. Their large, scalloped-edged flowers appear in a deep blue hue, maturing from a soft, light green shade.
For those seeking a more versatile option, the 'Seaside Serenade Newport' hydrangea offers big flower clusters in colours ranging from blue violet to deep pink, depending on the soil's pH.
If you're after something truly unique, the 'Little Lime Punch' hydrangea might be just the thing. This variety produces cone-shaped flower heads that begin in a soft shade of lime green, progressing to white, pale pink, and finally a fruit punch red.
Panicle hydrangeas (H. paniculata) are known for their impressive size, with some specimens reaching up to 25 feet tall in the wild and 20 feet tall in the garden. However, most garden varieties remain between 4 and 20 feet tall, with an equal spread.
'Limelight' hydrangeas, for example, grow up to 12 feet tall, while 'Madame Emile Mouillère' and Nikko Blue hydrangeas typically reach 5 feet tall and wide.
On the smaller end of the spectrum, the 'Bobo' hydrangea is a dwarf variety, only 2-3 feet tall. Covered with large, conical blossoms, this variety flowers snow white for most of the season, turning dusky pink as they age.
Another compact option is the 'Tiny Tuff Stuff', which stays at two feet or less with an equal spread. Its double sepals appear in pastel shades of blue, lavender, or pink, depending on the soil's pH.
For those seeking even larger blooms, 'Let's Dance Sky View' hydrangea offers oversized blooms in pastel tones. This variety is a mix between the bigleaf and the mountain types.
It's worth noting that some hydrangeas can reach up to 40 feet high, with climbing hydrangeas able to shoot up taller than a house.
Lastly, the average size of a hydrangea flower ball is about 15 cm in diameter, and the plants themselves typically range around 30 to 60 cm in height, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
For those interested in purchasing 'Let's Dance Sky View', they are currently available for sale at the Home Depot. Whether you're looking for a compact, colourful addition to your garden or a towering, show-stopping centrepiece, there's a hydrangea to suit every garden and every taste.
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