Himalayan hydrangea
Hydrangea heteromalla
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 15 feet tall8 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White sterile flowers
Garden uses
Notes
Himalayan hydrangea (Hydrangea heteromalla) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. White sterile flowers open in late spring and early summer. It grows 8 to 15 feet tall and wide, so give it plenty of room.
Pairs well with Cotoneaster, Damask rose, Autumn fern, and Daffodil.
Native range
Himalayas and western and northern China.