French Hydrangea Varieties
By Rebecca Bull Reed
'Big Daddy' French Hydrangea
Credit: Ralph Lee Anderson
Whether you prefer mopheads or lacecaps—or both—these selections are sure to brighten your summer border.
'Big Daddy'
'Big Daddy' French Hydrangea
Credit: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Mophead
- Large, 12- to 14-inch flowers
- pink or blue blooms
- In the Southern Living Plant Collection
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'Blushing Bride'
'Blushing Bride' French Hydrangea
Credit: Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Mophead
- Repeat bloomer
- 6- to 8-inch flowers
- White flowers mature to pale pink
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'Mini Penny'
'Mini Penny' French Hydrangea
Credit: Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Mophead
- Repeat bloomer
- 3- to 6-inches
- Ideal for small gardens
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'Bluebird'
'Bluebird' Hydrangea
Credit: Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Lacecaps
- Excellent form
- 5- to 7-inch flowers
- Leaves turn reddish in the fall
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'Twist-N-Shout'
'Twist-N-Shout' French Hydrangea
Credit: Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Lacecaps
- Repeat bloomer
- 5- to 7-inches
- Red stems
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'Fuji Waterfall'
'Fuji Waterfall' French Hydrangea
Credit: Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson
- Lacecaps
- Delicate, white, cascading blooms
- 6- to 8-inch double flowers
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By Rebecca Bull Reed