Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise'
Blaumeise Lacecap Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Height
- 6 to 7 feet
- Width
- 4 to 5 feet
- Flower color
- Blue in acidic soil, pink in alkaline soil (lacecap flowers)
- Foliage color
- Dark green, deciduous
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Medium; prune after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Plant’s flowers may appeal to pollinators such as bees and butterflies
About this plant
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' is a lacecap hydrangea admired for its vibrant blooms and unique floral structure. The plant features large, flattened flowerheads with showy sterile florets in shades of vivid blue or pink (depending on soil pH), encircling a central cluster of tiny fertile flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, it provides a colorful and textured display that draws the attention of pollinators.
This cultivar originated in Switzerland as part of the renowned Teller series, bred to enhance the aesthetic appeal and performance of lacecap hydrangeas. 'Blaumeise' is celebrated for its robust nature and ability to thrive in temperate gardens, showcasing the Swiss breeders' dedication to combining beauty with resilience in ornamental plants.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Foundation Plantings · Cut Flower Gardens · Cottage Gardens
Companion plants
Yew · Oregon grape · Corydalis · Hosta · Anemone · Foamflower
Design tip
The lacecap flowers give ‘Blaumeise’ a more intricate appearance than mophead hydrangeas. Use its broad, flattened flower heads to introduce a lighter visual layer among shrubs with dense foliage or more solid, rounded forms.
