<i>Hydrangea involucrata</i> | Bracted Hydrangea
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea involucrata is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate, lacecap flowers and unique texture. The blooms appear in late summer, featuring a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by larger, showy sterile florets, typically in shades of pale lavender, blue, or white. These flowers are held above the foliage on slender stems, creating an airy, elegant display. The leaves are soft, ovate, and covered with fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture. The foliage is a deep green, providing a lush backdrop to the flowers and adding to the plant's overall appeal. Hydrangea involucrata is particularly valued for its late-season blooming and its ability to add a touch of refinement and subtle beauty to shaded or partially shaded garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea involucrata is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate, lacecap flowers and unique texture. The blooms appear in late summer, featuring a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by larger, showy sterile florets, typically in shades of pale lavender, blue, or white. These flowers are held above the foliage on slender stems, creating an airy, elegant display. The leaves are soft, ovate, and covered with fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture. The foliage is a deep green, providing a lush backdrop to the flowers and adding to the plant's overall appeal. Hydrangea involucrata is particularly valued for its late-season blooming and its ability to add a touch of refinement and subtle beauty to shaded or partially shaded garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea involucrata is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate, lacecap flowers and unique texture. The blooms appear in late summer, featuring a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by larger, showy sterile florets, typically in shades of pale lavender, blue, or white. These flowers are held above the foliage on slender stems, creating an airy, elegant display. The leaves are soft, ovate, and covered with fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture. The foliage is a deep green, providing a lush backdrop to the flowers and adding to the plant's overall appeal. Hydrangea involucrata is particularly valued for its late-season blooming and its ability to add a touch of refinement and subtle beauty to shaded or partially shaded garden areas.
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, with a slightly textured surface
Flower color: Soft pink to blue, with outer sterile florets and inner fertile ones
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering if needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
