Lacecap Hydrangeas
*****These are the most popular bigleaf hydrangea. Many recognize these due to their large flower heads that are purple, blue and pink. In general, mophead and lacecap leaves are relatively thick and crisp, somewhat shiny, and often heart-shaped. Their edges are coarsely toothed. They are approximately 4"-6" long and 3"-5" wide, but in some cases, they may grow even larger. Leaf stems (petiole) are short, causing the leaves to hug close to the main stems in most cases. Stems often have tiny black or red streaks or speckles. Mopheads and lacecaps have identical leaf forms.******
Lacecap hydrangeas are subtler than the bolder mophead varieties. The flowers are made of both sterile and fertile florets. The sterile florets are the larger blooms and the sterile ones appear as beads before they open to tiny flowers. This arrangement of the flowers makes them very interesting. These hydrangeas are striking among perennials such as Japanese painted fern and white spiderwort. I have also used white Japanese roof iris (Iris tectorum) and strawberry begonias along the front of a hedge of lacecap hydrangeas with stellar results.
Hydrangeas are woodland plants so they prefer to be in consistently moist, well-drained, humus rich soil. A generous application of mulch will help keep the roots cool and retain moisture.
So beautiful garden and very beautiful and great work, thanks for sharing.
Resteem
Not bad for a late entry. Good video.