Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hydrangea serrata 'O-amacha Nishiki'
O-amacha Nishiki Lacecap Hydrangea
- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Height
- 3 to 4 feet
- Width
- 3 to 4 feet
- Flower color
- Pale pink to lavender
- Foliage color
- Variegated green with cream and white accents
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Partial shade
- Water
- Regular watering
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove deadwood
- Growing zone
- Zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
About this plant
Hydrangea serrata 'O-amacha Nishiki' is a lacecap hydrangea known for its variegated foliage and delicate flowers. The leaves are a vibrant mix of green, cream, and pink variegation, creating an ever-changing display throughout the growing season. In early to mid-summer, it produces clusters of small fertile flowers surrounded by larger sterile florets in shades of pale pink to soft lavender, adding a refined beauty to the garden.
Native to the mountainous regions of Japan, Hydrangea serrata is well-adapted to temperate climates and thrives in partially shaded areas. 'O-amacha Nishiki' is particularly valued for its ornamental foliage, which complements the elegant lacecap blooms. This cultivar is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers, where its unique foliage and summer flowers can be appreciated up close.
Works well in
Shade Gardens Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Cottage Gardens · Cutting Gardens
Companion plants
Sarcococca · Rodgersia · Cyclamen · Fatsia · Lungwort · Primrose
Design tip
Place ‘O-amacha Nishiki’ where its foliage can be appreciated up close. The green, cream, and pink variegation provides interest throughout the growing season, while pale pink to soft lavender lacecap flowers add another layer of color in summer.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
