Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hydrangea macrophylla 'CAMCH045'
Seaside Serenade Glacier Bay Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Crisp white lacecap blooms held on striking black stems
- Foliage color
- Dark green with glossy texture
- Bloom time
- Summer through fall, with repeat blooming
- Light
- Partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to encourage new growth
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
About this plant
The Seaside Serenade® Glacier Bay Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub known for its dramatic, creamy white blooms that transition to a subtle green hue as they mature. The flowers appear from late spring through summer, offering a long-lasting display of elegance and freshness to gardens and landscapes. This hydrangea's blooms are ideal for fresh or dried floral arrangements, adding versatility to its ornamental value.
This hydrangea is part of the Seaside Serenade® series, renowned for its robust breeding and exceptional performance in various climates. Named after the picturesque Glacier Bay in Alaska, it embodies the serene beauty and cool tones associated with its namesake. Its compact growth habit and extended blooming season make it a reliable and aesthetically pleasing choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Foundation Plantings · Cut Flower Gardens · Cottage Gardens
Companion plants
Aucuba · Hellebore · Brunnera · Japanese maple · Lungwort · Autumn fern
Design tip
The crisp white lacecap flowers and nearly black stems give ‘Glacier Bay’ an unusually graphic quality. Its strong light-and-dark contrast can bring definition to softer, more loosely textured areas of the garden while maintaining an elegant appearance.
