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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Flower color: Large, double white blooms
Foliage color: Medium green, rounded leaves
Bloom time: Summer, with repeat blooming
Light: Partial shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Low, ideal for container planting and borders
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dancing Snow'

Double Delights Wedding Gown Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dancing Snow', also known as Double Delights Wedding Gown, is a lacecap hydrangea celebrated for its delicate double blooms. Its flowers feature pristine white outer petals encircling clusters of smaller, frilly florets, creating a layered, lace-like effect. Blooming from late spring through summer, this hydrangea brings an air of elegance and purity to gardens, with its long-lasting blossoms complementing its lush green foliage.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Summer, with repeat blooming

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Sarcococca · Rodgersia · Cyclamen · Fatsia · Lungwort · Primrose

Design tip

The layered double flowers give ‘Dancing Snow’ an intricate quality despite its restrained white palette. This balance of detail and simplicity makes it especially effective in formal designs, where repeated plants can create elegant structure without overwhelming the composition.

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