false hydrangea
Hydrangea bifida
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White
Notes
False hydrangea (Hydrangea bifida) is a shrub. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It bears white flowers in early to mid summer. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Its compact size suits a shady spot near the front of a border.
Pairs well with Lakeside Paisley Print hosta, Interrupted fern, Catawba rhododendron, and Appalachian sedge.
Native range
Japan.