6 Breathtaking Blue Hydrangea Bushes to Grow
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023
Blue is a favorite hue for flowers in the garden. Try these blue hydrangea bushes for big blooms and eye-catching color.
Nikko Blue Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’, Zones 5 to 9
This bigleaf type of hydrangea produces large mophead bloom clusters that will appear blue or pink, depending on your soil pH. The sturdy stems ensure your flowers won’t flop, and peeling bark adds fall and winter interest. It’s a good choice for a specimen plant in your landscape.
Want pink hydrangeas instead? Here’s how to change the flower color.
Let’s Dance Rhythmic Blue
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘SMHMES14‘, Zones 5 to 9
Confused about when to prune your hydrangeas? You’re in luck—this one doesn’t need pruning at all! And, even better, it was bred to handle cold Midwestern winters. When planted in acidic soil, you’ll be treated to months of deep blue blooms.
Grow an Endless Summer hydrangea for weeks of blooms.
Blue Enchantress
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Monmar’, Zones 4 to 9
You’ll be hypnotized by the beauty of the flowers, which are excellent for bouquets and arrangements—but don’t overlook the stunning dark ruby-red stems. Flowers gradually change from blue or pink (when planted in alkaline soils) to a creamy green hue.
Learn everything you need to know about hydrangea care.
Seaside Serenade Cape Cod
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘HMUPSI’, Zones 4 to 9
This reblooming two-toned blue hydrangea has curb appeal in spades. It prefers a location with morning sun and can handle partial shade. Plant a group of these shrubs together for a gorgeous border.
Learn how to dry hydrangeas so you can enjoy them year-round.
Let’s Dance Sky View
Hydrangea macrophylla × serrata ‘SMNHSME’, Zones 4 to 9
This sky blue hydrangea is a brand new introduction for 2023. The flowers bloom with pale green centers before maturing to solid blue. It’s a more reliable choice for gardeners who have had trouble getting hydrangeas to bloom in the past.
See 6 stunning white hydrangea bushes to grow.
Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha
Hydrangea serrata ‘SMNHSDD’, Zones 5 to 9
This baby blue mountain hydrangea is a hardier choice for gardeners in colder growing zones. Sit back and enjoy the show as it keeps blooming on need wood all season long. We love the frilly waterlily-like shape of the flower petals.
Want green flowers? Try Limelight and Little Lime hydrangeas.
Originally Published: April 18, 2023
