17 best varieties of hydrangeas

Hortensia is actively used in landscape architecture. It looks great together with roses, lilies, barberries and many other plants. Green hedges from various types of one class look spectacular. It remains to choose the right variety, based on the composition of the soil, weather conditions, as well as personal preferences.

Rating the best varieties of hydrangeas

Nomination	a place	variety of hydrangea	Rating
The best varieties of paniculate hydrangeas	1	Grandiflora	4.9
	2	Polar Beer	4.8
	3	Phantom	4.7
	4	Limelight	4.6
The best varieties of tree hydrangeas	1	Annabel	4.9
	2	Diamond rouge	4.8
	3	Grandiflora	4.7
	4	Sterilis	4.6
	5	Pink Bella Anna	4.5
	6	White House	4.4
The best varieties of large-leaved hydrangeas	1	Niko Blue	4.9
	2	Endless Summe	4.8
	3	Alpengluchen	4.7
	4	Shniebol	4.6
	5	Peppermint	4.5
The best varieties of oak-leaved hydrangeas	1	Snowflake	4.9
	2	The Snow Queen	4.8

The best varieties of paniculate hydrangeas

Paniculate shrubs are more like trees. They are distinguished by leaves of dark green color and burgundy buds. It is a frost-resistant type that survives the winter without covering material. Hydrangeas grow quite high (up to 5 meters).

Grandiflora

Rating: 4.9

This type is not too whimsical, but it is important to follow the basic rules of care in order to get a lush plant. In height the bush reaches three meters. White flowers delight the eye for three months from the beginning of June. Term life is more than 35 years. Bushes withstand frost up to thirty degrees below zero. Some gardeners still warm the plant with fallen leaves and slate. Grandiflora is most often affected by insects and ashes. To combat them use insecticides. The plant feels well in a darkened area and under drought conditions.

Polar Beer

Rating: 4.8

This type of hydrangea is the result of the hybridization of Grandiflora and Limelight. He definitely deserves to be in the ranking of the best. To the surprise of breeders, Polar Beer outdid his relatives. Shrub grows compact. No wonder he was called the "Polar Bear." When the plant is completely covered with perfectly white inflorescences, it becomes like a fluffy animal. Sometimes it develops pinkish flowers. Polar Bear perfectly adapts to climatic conditions. Protective forces of the plant protect it from toxins in the air and diseases. It chooses a qualitative soil for all indicators.

Phantom

Rating: 4.7

This variety is a powerful sprawling shrub that grows quite quickly and usually exceeds two meters in height. Young shoots have a red-brown color, and age - gray. Large inflorescences have a conical shape and a dull apex. The phantom is resistant to diseases and does not suffer from fungus even when planted in wet soil. After the harsh winter months, the bush again becomes the same and flourishes magnificently.It can grow in the same place for more than thirty years. It is successfully propagated by petioles and layering. Connoisseurs of gardening are advised to choose sunny places for planting.

Limelight

Rating: 4.6

Hydrangea Limelight is a two-meter bush that does not require a garter. Groups of flowers form the shape of a pyramid. Their height reaches thirty centimeters. They bloom at the end of the summer season and decorate the plant until mid-autumn. The flowers have a juicy citrus color. In the penumbra, they become yellowish, and in the sun whiten. By the fall may appear a pinkish tint. Gardeners recommend cutting off all the shoots before the cold weather, this will help keep them under the weight of snow. To obtain large flowers, it is important to maintain an optimal soil composition. With age, the plant increases resistance to low temperatures.

The best varieties of tree hydrangeas

Shrubs like trees grow up to three meters. They are unpretentious and winter-hardy. Plants in this category can tolerate weather with little rainfall and grow well after spring pruning.

Annabel

Rating: 4.9

The species is especially popular with gardeners and worthy of a place in the ranking of the best. Shrub Anabel grows in height no more than 150 centimeters. The size of the spherical inflorescences from fifteen to twenty-five centimeters. Initially, they are greenish, after becoming white. The leaves turn green until the end of autumn. This hydrangea variety shows good frost resistance. It quickly grows and recovers in the spring. On this place the bush can grow about 50 years.

Diamond rouge

Rating: 4.8

This variety of hydrangea is considered the most compact among other paniculate species. It does not exceed one and a half meters in height. He has strong and strong shoots. Diamond Rouge admires landscape designers with magnificent inflorescences of bright red color. Their length reaches forty centimeters. The owners of summer plots say that this is one of the most attractive externally varieties. In July, the petals are white in color, after some time they turn pink, and after three weeks they turn red. In August, the inflorescences are purple. They delight the eyes of others for several weeks.

Grandiflora

Rating: 4.7

Hortensia Grandiflora is grown as a short tree or shrub. Its flowers are large inflorescences form a pyramid. Initially, they are creamy white, and at the end they become soft pink. By autumn you can see reddish-green petals on Grandiflora. If the planted shrub does not dissolve the petals for a long time, you should wait a bit. It is necessary to provide him with favorable conditions for development and growth. In the urban area, the bush survives only with regular and sufficient watering. Grandiflora is susceptible to infection, so gardening experts use fungicides to treat it.

Sterilis

Rating: 4.6

In landscape architecture the variety of hydrangea Sterilis is well known. It has a medium foliage and looks a bit loose. The bush reaches a height of more than one meter.Lush flowers consist of large heart-shaped petals. When they are fully bloomed, they turn white. The variety has an excellent winter hardiness. Despite this, in areas with a harsh climate requires special shelter bushes. The plant is rapidly increasing casting with buds, it needs pruning in the spring.

Pink Bella Anna

Rating: 4.5

Of all the varieties of hydrangeas represented in the ranking, this is the youngest species. White Anna pleases their owners with pink paint. Her height reaches one hundred thirty centimeters. Flowers appear in the first year of the plant. Flowering occurs throughout the summer. It stops with the arrival of the first frost. Erect shoots can sag under the weight of large inflorescences. The plant shows high winter hardiness and prefers land with a high emergence rate. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture.

White House

Rating: 4.4

White Tree House has a rounded crown and large leaves. Dome-shaped inflorescences have a diameter of up to 25 centimeters. Fertile flowers are located in the center, and large at the edges. White House blooms from late June to the middle of the first autumn month. White petals have a pleasant smell that attracts butterflies. The bush is able to keep its shape without additional support. It grows rapidly and gains 20 cm in height each year. Young bushes can freeze, adult plants winter without insulation.

The best varieties of large-leaved hydrangeas

Large-leaved bushes do not grow above two meters. Strongly freeze in severe winter conditions. Grow well on acidic soils.

Niko Blue

Rating: 4.9

Nikko Blue is perhaps the brightest and most beautiful representative of large-leaved varieties of hydrangeas. Its name is associated with the blue-blue color of flowers. The plant has a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are intensely green and rather large, with margins along the edges. The shade of the inflorescences strongly depends on the composition of the soil. Pale blue petals are obtained on slightly acidic soil, and in the ground with a high level of acidity, bright blue inflorescences appear, neutral acidity makes them pinkish. The variety does not have high winter hardiness, so the bushes are covered with the onset of cold weather.

Endless Summe

Rating: 4.8

This is a well-known variety of hydrangea, which occupies leading positions in various ratings. He belongs to the group of remontant species. Endless Summer blooms even after extreme cold. He received the name “endless summer” due to the ability to form buds more than once a year. The color of the petals varies from pink to bluish depending on the soil composition. Sometimes on one bush there are multicolored petals. Growers advise to protect the soil with mulch and warm the bushes for wintering with non-woven material.

Alpengluchen

Rating: 4.7

The variety of hydrangea Alpengluchen adorns the garden with its red inflorescences for a long time. It is grown in central Russia and harbor for the winter. It is necessary to take care of the acidity of the soil, the bush prefers to grow in the ground with a certain percentage of it.Lime soil for him is destructive. The variety blossoms in the middle of summer. Under the condition of a moderate winter, flowers appear in May. Alpengluchen loves warm and constant abundant watering. Flowers have the shape of a ball and a diameter of 25 centimeters. Egg-shaped leaves have a rich green color.

Shniebol

Rating: 4.6

The next participant in the Shniebol rating is a compact bush with brilliant leaves of a saturated green color. The height of the adult specimen reaches 120 centimeters. Round inflorescences have white color and jagged edges of petals. Variety loves diffused light, partial shade. We must not forget to water shniebol. Up to minus 25 degrees, he can do without shelter. The period of decoration - from the middle of the summer season to September. Judging by the reviews of gardeners, this is not the most fascinating type of hydrangea. It can grow in different conditions. However, a lush bush can only be seen on drained soils that are fertilized with humus and have an increased acidity.

Peppermint

Rating: 4.5

The Forever & Ever series of winter-hardy species includes the Peppermint remontant look. In June, the bush pleases buds from buds last year, and after the petals are blooming from new shoots. It attracts the attention of plant growers with its two-color design. The petals of the inflorescences may be pink or bluish in the middle and white on the edge. The bush usually does not grow more than 0.9 m. It has a compact ball-shaped crown. For the plant to develop fully, it needs a sunny plot.

The best varieties of oak-leaved hydrangeas

Oakwood varieties of hydrangea - an elegant plant that is resistant to adverse weather conditions. It patiently refers to temperature differences, but it is not advisable to overcool it. Large leaves are shaped like oak.

Snowflake

Rating: 4.9

Magnificent brushes of the Snowflakes will provide the real winter garden on a summer residence. Thick bushes in the form of snow-white balls delight others from spring to late summer. By the end of flowering petals become reddish-green color. An unusual appearance is provided by leaves of an oak form. In the fall they become maroon. The snowflake is not as demanding on regular watering as other species. The growth rate of hydrangea is average. She prefers acid soils and tolerates changing weather conditions. Young plants are advised to cover before winter.

The Snow Queen

Rating: 4.8

The oak Queen Snow Queen is a unique shrub native to Southeast America. The diameter of the crown comes to 1.8 meters. Growth rate is moderate. Conical inflorescences consist of white petals. Compared with paniculate varieties, the Snow Queen is not so winter-hardy. Therefore, it is recommended to cover the bushes, bending down shoots. But this variety grows well even on dry or too wet soil. It is important to provide drainage during planting so that the root neck does not hit the fungus. If you know how to properly care for Snow Queen, you can enjoy snow-white flowers in June and July, and at the end of the season you can admire the deep burgundy petals.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.