Wedding Gown Hydrangea — Hydrangea macrophylla
Wedding Gown Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dancing Snow') is a refined and elegant compact shrub that produces stunning double lacecap flowers with an almost bridal beauty. Unlike most bigleaf hydrangeas, Wedding Gown's blooms stay a pure, clean white regardless of soil pH — no guessing or soil amendment needed. It's a true rebloomer, flowering first in spring on old wood and continuing to bloom through summer and fall on new wood when deadheaded. The double flowers attract butterflies and pollinators, and the glossy, serrated dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop for the abundant white blooms. A wonderful choice for part-shaded borders, containers, and cottage gardens with rich, moist, well-drained soils.
Type: |
Shrub |
Origins: |
East Asia |
Height: |
3' - 4' |
Spread: |
3' - 4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White (pH-neutral) |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. Deadhead after each flush to encourage reblooming.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hosta, Fern
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.