Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' ~ Blaumeise Hydrangea birds Best color in full sun

Best color in full sun and well-drained soil

Aggressive enough to be invasive in milder climates

Can tolerate both dry and wet sites

Winter damaged plants may only reach 3-4’ if in climates that regularly induce dieback (temperatures below 10F)

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' ~ Blaumeise Hydrangea birds Best color in full sunBlaumeise Hydrangea is a compact deciduous shrub and one of the best reputed blue lacecap cultivars. It has serrated dark green leaves with no fall color. Its lacecap flowers bloom on old wood with color that depends on the soil PH acidic soils produce sky blue flowers, while alkaline soils produce pink flowers that darken to pink blue with maturity. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well