Top 10 Best Hydrangea Varieties from Proven Winners®
Did you know that Hydrangea is the #1 genus searched online? The popularity of hydrangeas continues to skyrocket as hardier, showier varieties are developed every year. Their versatility in sun to shade and bold blooms make them must-have shrubs for every garden. To make your buying decision easier, let’s narrow down the diverse selection to the top ten best-selling Proven Winners hydrangeas.
1. ‘Limelight’ H. paniculataMultiple award winning panicle hydrangea with creamy white flowers that age to green, then pink. Blooms without fail every year. Zones: 3-8 |
2. Little Lime® H. paniculataA dwarf form of ‘Limelight’ with soft green flowers that turn deep pink in fall. Zones: 3-8 |
3. Incrediball® H. arborescensImprovement over ‘Annabelle’ with massive white flower heads and stronger stems that hold up even after a heavy rain. Zones: 3-9 |
4. Fire Light ® Panicle hydrangeaEasy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea with huge, full flower heads on sturdy, strong stem. Zones: 3-8 |
5. Bobo® H. paniculataIncredibly floriferous, showy hydrangea with large, white flowers on strong, shorter stems. Zones: 3-8 |
6. Pinky Winky® H. paniculataA customer favorite; exceptionally large, two-toned white and pink flower panicles top this tall hydrangea. Zones: 3-8 |
7. Invincibelle® Spirit II H. arborescens The very first pink ‘Annabelle’-type hydrangea, being replaced this year by the improved Invincibelle Spirit II which boasts much stronger stems and improved flowering performance; rebloomer. Zones: 3-9 |
8. Little Quick Fire® H. paniculata A dwarf form of Quick Fire® with white flowers that turn deep pink in summer and remain attractive into fall. Zones: 3-8 |
9. Tuff Stuff™ H. serrataAn excellent choice for northern growers; improved bud and stem hardiness results in reliable bloom and rebloom every year with pink lacecap flowers. Zones: 5-9 |
10. LET’S DANCE Big Band® Reblooming hydrangeaBig mophead flowers with pure, true colors on a plant that survives winter better and reblooms better. Zones: 5-9 |
Learn more about hydrangeas:
Panicle Hydrangea Guide
Lacecap Hydrangea Guide
Native Hydrangea
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