Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Botanical Name
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
30 to 50 feet
Width
5 to 6 feet
Flowers
Late spring to early summer: white, lacecap, fragrant
Fruit
Capsule
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, cool
Planting and Care
Best sited on a North or East face, slow to establish, avoid high nitrogen fertilizers that can inhibit bloom, place where showy bark can be enjoyed after the leaves have dropped
Problems
Leaf scorch in hot, dry sites
Varieties to Consider
'Firefly' - hard to find new variety, variegated foliage with creamy yellow margins