(Hydran-gea:
Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules)
Hydrangea
is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines,
shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental
features. To learn more about this wonderful group of plants
Big
and bold snow ball flowers gradually change from green to pure white. Adaptable
to light shade. AWARDS: PSC
Zone
4, 3-4 feet, gr 1, cut flower, Full Sun Partial Shade
INCREDIBALL™
(H.
arborescens ‘Abetwo’)
A new and improved 'Annabelle' Hydrangea, Incrediball has beefy stems and
massive blooms. The breeding goal was stronger stems to eliminate flop, but we
got incredibly large blooms too! Each bloom has roughly 4 times as many flowers
as 'Annabelle'! We recommend that this plant is sold in 3 gallon pots or larger.
The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a
license. Patent/trademark tag required. NATIVE: North America.
Zone
4, 4-5 feet, gr 1, Good for Cutting, Full Sun Partial Shade
‘Hayes Starburst’
(H. arb. radiata) A superb new Hydrangea with completely sterile, dome shaped
flower heads comprised of fully doubled star-like flowers. Hayes Jackson of
Anniston, NATIVE: North America. Zone 4, 3-4 feet, gr 1,
‘Samantha’ ( H. arborescens radiata) A very cool new sterile selection with
big, silver white, snow ball flowers that look more like a H. macrophylla bloom
than an arborescens radiata bloom. A very impressive plant that is certain to be
a bit hit. Attractive foliage has silver white color on the underside of the
leaves. Adaptable to light shade. NATIVE: North America. Zone 4, 3-4 feet (Discontinued)
WHITE DOME™
(H.
arborescens ‘Dardom’)
Clouds
of big, dome shaped, lacy white blooms create a truly Victorian effect. A strong
growing plant with rich dark green leaves, and strong stems which hold the
blooms upright, even after a heavy rain. A very beautiful new plant from
Darthuizer Nursery of the Netherlands. Propagation
is restricted.
Available June.
Zone
4, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Good for Cutting, Full Sun Partial Shade
Climbing
Hydrangea is an elegant vine with glossy green leavesand lacy white flowers in June. Plant on a tall oak tree or
on a westwardbrick wall. It will
take your breath away. FIRST CHOICE AWARD '96. AWARDS: AGM, GCA, PSC
Zone
4, 30 feet, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade
Hydrangea a. petiolaris ‘Firefly
’A new
yellow variegated climbing Hydrangea. In the spring this plant really shines. As
summer progresses the gold margin turns to chartreuse. Plant on an oak tree or
on a westward brick wall. It will take your breath away. Zone 4, 30 feet, gr 1,
a. petiolaris ‘Skylands Giant’
A superior, large flowered selection of climbing
hydrangea that we selected at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands
some 7 years ago. Zone 4, 30 feet, gr 1,
a.
petiolaris
'Tiliifolia'
A very dainty, tiny-leafed vine that gives you a new choice
of texture. Leaf size increases with maturity. Mistakenly sold to us as
Schizophragma 'Brookside Littleleaf'. Zone 5, 20-30 feet, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade
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Hydrangea involucrata
Bracted Hydrangea
Family:
Hydrangaceae
H. involucrata A wonderful species with unique and ornamental globular, peony-like
flower buds which open into lilac to powder blue lacecap flowers in late summer.
Compact habit and velvety leaves. Zone 6, 3-4 feet, gr 1,
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BLUE
BUNNY™
(H.
involucrata ‘Wim
Rutten')
Blue Bunny Hydrangea is a drift of blue flowers from mid-summer
until fall. Developed the late Wim Rutten of the Netherlands, this plant is as
special as the man. It forms its flower buds on new wood and thus blooms
reliably every year. You will love that Blue Bunny is a strong growing plant
that produces an abundance of blooms. The propagation of, and or the sale of
plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.
Zone
6, 2-4 feet, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade
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