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Key characteristics

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Blue, purple, or pink (depending on soil pH)
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering if needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ragra’

Cityline Rio Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ragra', commonly known as the Cityline Rio Hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its large, mophead flower clusters that bloom repeatedly from late spring through fall. The flowers can vary in color from vivid pink to deep blue, depending on the soil's pH, and may also display rich purples and red tones. The blossoms are supported by strong, dark red stems, which contrast beautifully with the lush, dark green foliage that turns a deep burgundy in the fall.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Cut Flower Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Leucothoe · Yew · Viola · Astilbe · Hellebores · Ferns

Design tip

Use ‘Cityline Rio’ along the edge of a border where its compact size can provide a substantial flowering layer without hiding plants behind it. Its rounded habit also creates a clean transition between low groundcovers and taller shrubs.