Most commercially-available hydrangea cultivars are derived from a relatively few species of the hydrangea genus: H. arborescens (smooth hydrangea), H. macrophylla (bigleaf hydrangea), H. paniculata (panicle hydrangea), H. anomala (climbing hydrangea), H. quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea), and H. serrata (mountain hydrangea). These 14 hydrangeas can be a perfect fit for your landscape.

Native Area: H. arborescens is native to the eastern United StatesUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9Height: 4 to 5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11Height: 4 to 6 feetSun Exposure: Part shade

Native Area: H. paniculata is native to China and JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9Height: 6 to 10 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Height: 1 to 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H.paniculata is native to China and JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Height: 6 to 8 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: Himalayas and ChinaUSDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8Height: 30 to 50 feetSun Exposure: Part shade to full shade

Native Area: H. quercifolia is native to the southeastern United StatesUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Height: 6 to 8 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9Height: 3 to 4 feetSun Exposure: Part shade

Native Area: H. serrata is native to Japan and KoreaUSDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9Height: 3 to 4 feetSun Exposure: Part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9Height: 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9Height: 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Height: Up to 6 feetSun Exposure: Part sun

Native Area: H. macrophylla is native to JapanUSDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9Height: 3 to 4 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: H. paniculata is native to China and JapanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Height: up to 10 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade