Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'
syn. Hydrangea japonica; Hydrangea macrophylla ssp. serrata
Sawtooth Hydrangea, Hydrangea, Mountain Hydrangea
Hardy range 5B to 9A
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Average
Form Rounded
Exposure Full shade to partial sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Blue, lavender and purple
Bloom Time Spring and Summer
Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color
Environment
This plant tolerates some drought, occasional wetness and a little salt. This plant will grow in dry to occasionally wet soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay. The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.
The flowers are very showy, suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.
