<i>Hydrangea serrata</i> ‘Kiyosumi’ | Kiyosumi Lacecap Hydrangea
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi' is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate lacecap flowers and subtle, changing colors. The blooms feature a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of larger, sterile florets that open white and gradually shift to soft pink, and then deepen to a rich red as they mature. This creates a beautiful, multi-tonal effect within each flower head. The foliage is dark green, with leaves that often develop red or burgundy tints as the season progresses, adding to the plant's overall charm. 'Kiyosumi' is especially valued for its graceful form and the elegant, understated beauty it brings to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a soft accent in mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi' is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate lacecap flowers and subtle, changing colors. The blooms feature a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of larger, sterile florets that open white and gradually shift to soft pink, and then deepen to a rich red as they mature. This creates a beautiful, multi-tonal effect within each flower head. The foliage is dark green, with leaves that often develop red or burgundy tints as the season progresses, adding to the plant's overall charm. 'Kiyosumi' is especially valued for its graceful form and the elegant, understated beauty it brings to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a soft accent in mixed plantings.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea serrata 'Kiyosumi' is a deciduous shrub known for its delicate lacecap flowers and subtle, changing colors. The blooms feature a central cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of larger, sterile florets that open white and gradually shift to soft pink, and then deepen to a rich red as they mature. This creates a beautiful, multi-tonal effect within each flower head. The foliage is dark green, with leaves that often develop red or burgundy tints as the season progresses, adding to the plant's overall charm. 'Kiyosumi' is especially valued for its graceful form and the elegant, understated beauty it brings to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a soft accent in mixed plantings.
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Green with a slight reddish tint in fall
Flower color: Pink to red outer sterile florets with small white or pale pink inner fertile flowers
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
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.
