Short on size, big on blooms.
No garden flower can hold a candle to the bloom bonanza ofhydrangeas.
That’s where these compact or dwarf hydrangea varieties come in.
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Here’s what you should know about the best small hydrangea varieties to add to your yard.
It does well in containers with plenty of water and sun.
Hardy in zones 4-9, its mature at 18-36 inches tall and wide.
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It tops out at a diminutive 18-24 inches in height.
Flowers appear earlier than other varieties, lasting from June through September in zones 5-9.
This variety stays compact and likes light shade.
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Its height maxes out at 2 feet.
Grow in zones 4-9 in full or part sun.
“Oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia)looks just like it sounds.
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“Loads of beautiful bright white blooms transition to a pretty pink as they age.”
She recommends planting a cluster of them in a small garden or for use as a hedge.
It can be grown in USDA zones 5-9 and will grow up to 3.5 feet tall.
‘Sikes Dwarf’
One more petite oakleaf hydrangea to consider is ‘Sikes Dwarf.’
“Plant panicle hydrangeas in sites with up to six hours of sunlight a day,” he says.
“Like most hydrangeas, they appreciate afternoon shade.”
This compact version of Limelight tops out at 3 to 5 feet tall and wide.
Grow in the ground or in a container in zones 3-8.
Blooms may fade to pink.
Good for zones 3-8, their flowers stay upright instead of drooping like other varieties.
White blooms stay upright and turn blush pink as they age.
Profuse flowers make this a good choice for a cutting garden.
“It is stunning in the landscape and makes a wonderful cut flower too.”
Plant in zones 38.
According to Proven Winners, it tops out a mere 1-2.5 feet tall when mature.
