Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’ at Digging Dog Nursery

Hydrangea

Climbing Hydrangea

The name Hydrangea, means “water vessel,” given for its cup-shaped seed capsules. A genus of diverse forms, Hydrangeas are commonly found throughout Asia, from the Himalayas to Taiwan and Japan, with the exception of two species, Hydrangea arborescens and Hydrangea quercifolia, which are native to North America. Easily cultivated, this shrub’s lush deciduous leaves are best suited to loose, moist soil in the shade of tall trees or on the north side of the house.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’ (S-0302)

Each 16.25

This choice lacecap Hydrangea deserves center stage, where its lovely broad flowers, in shades of lilac to bright blue, can create a colorful splash. Brushed with streaks of claret as they mature, the blossoms are still alluring in November, and if picked at the right time will dry to an exquisite silvery blue. The robust handsome foliage often displays a glossy surface plus burgundy-hued margins as it cloaks red-speckled green branches. ‘Blue Wave’ is irresistible next to Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’, while golden-leafed Carex skirts below.

Blooms mid-August–November

Size: 5' 0" – 6' 0" high x 4' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 6.

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