7 Stunning Native Hydrangeas To Grow This Year

Gatsby Gal® oakleaf hydrangea strikes the ideal balance between presence and practicality, making it a superb choice for a multitude of garden designs. In summer, Gatsby Gal® bursts into bloom with large, fragrant flowers smothering its green oak-shaped leaves. Come fall, the foliage transforms into a beautiful cinnamon-red color. Even in winter, when other plants fade, Gatsby Gal® continues to captivate with its striking, cinnamon-colored peeling bark, adding textural interest to the dormant landscape. This native shrub is perfect for foundation plantings and hedges or as a natural privacy screen.

Conquer the elements with the Incrediball Storm Proof™ smooth hydrangea! Its robust, fortified stems are designed to withstand the onslaught of heavy summer rains and gusty winds, preventing the dreaded drooping or flopping that plagues other hydrangeas. This structural integrity allows its irresistible, globe-shaped blooms to remain upright. Storm Proof™ is a versatile landscaping solution, perfect for creating striking pathways when planted in groups, establishing robust foundation plantings, or forming a dense, flowering hedge. It's native and adaptable to various soil types and climates, creating a reliable floral display year after year.   

Click your heels and enter a garden of 'Ruby Slippers' oakleaf hydrangea! This captivating shrub earns its name from the mesmerizing transformation of its blooms, which start as white in early summer and gradually deepen into a rich, ruby-red hue as they mature. Whether used as a striking specimen plant, a low hedge, or incorporated into mixed borders, its adaptability makes it a reliable (and beautiful) addition. Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of reds and purples, extending its seasonal interest. It's easy to see why this native shrub is a favorite for professional landscapers and home gardeners alike.

Lacecap smooth hydrangea varieties like Invincibelle Lace™ are beloved by bees and butterflies! This beautiful, unique native hydrangea has large lacecap flowers, which present its nectar and pollen-rich fertile florets clearly to hungry pollinators. Invincibelle Lace™ also has very strong stems that hold those fab flowers sturdy and upright, no matter how much summer storms - or your irrigation system - pelt it.

Invincibelle Sublime™ smooth hydrangea is a remarkable native shrub known for its profusion of exceptionally large, cloud-like blooms in a vibrant shade of green. These substantial flower heads create a refreshing hedge, a bright mixed border, or a superstar specimen shrub in your garden. The lush, dark green foliage of Invincibelle Sublime also provides a striking backdrop, enhancing the visual appeal of its distinctive blooms. Its strong, sturdy stems are engineered to support the weight of the massive flower heads all summer.

Are you looking to add some romantic pink hues to your native garden? Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® smooth hydrangea has beautiful mauve-pink flowers that sit atop an extra petite habit, looking delicate and soft in garden borders and containers. But this native hydrangea isn't just pretty. It's also exceptionally cold hardy and boasts strong upright stems that hold the flower heads high without flopping.

Illuminate your garden with radiant flowers and foliage from Gatsby Glow Ball™ oakleaf hydrangea! This North American native hydrangea is renowned for its abundant, showy blooms that begin as a bright white and then gradually transform into a cool, refreshing lime green. Come fall, the signature oak-shaped leaves ignite the landscape with fiery red hues. This oakleaf hydrangea is also known for its robust nature and relative ease of care, offering a reliable and stunning display with minimal maintenance.