Hydrangea serrata White on White - Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata White on White 'HSOPR014' is a Japanese hydrangea with a perpetual white flowering. This variety is unique in its ability to produce new inflorescences that hide those that have faded. It flowers from June to September. Its fertile florets are double, white, but edged with red and washed with pink during the last wave of flowers. This round and compact bush has a great effect in a shaded bed or in a large pot on a terrace. 

Originating from the mountains of Japan and Korea, Hydrangea serrata are very hardy plants, less sensitive to late frosts, belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family.

Hydrangea serrata White on White 'HSOPR014' forms a ramified, bushy shrub, reaching about 80cm (32in) in all directions, sometimes more depending on growing conditions. Its leaves are smaller and more ovate than those of Hydrangea macrophylla. Finely dentate on the edge, they are medium green and take a yellow hue in autumn before falling. Its panicles of flowers are airy, flat, and umbrella-like. They bloom from June to September. The pure white sterile flowers are completely double, with a green heart that turns yellowish. They accompany a few rare fertile florets, similar to floral buds. Hydrangeas can live for at least 50 years.

Appreciating moist soils as well as a semi-shaded exposure, Hydrangea serrata White on White will bring a lot of charm and a beautiful light touch to the garden. Its compact size allows it to be planted near the house, where it will be admired. To accompany it, try Hydrangea paniculata Bobo, covered with cream flowers becoming pink, or a small white Japanese azalea (Schneewittchen). Hydrangeas are well known for brightening up the north side of houses. Even if they fear limestone, hydrangeas are not strictly ericaceous plants. Plant them with magellanica fuchsias or lilies, or plant spring flowering bulbs in front of their round silhouette. Enjoy their sumptuous flowering in the garden for a long time and make bouquets for the house!