Top 10 Best Hydrangea Varieties from Proven Winners^®

Did you know that Hydrangea is the #1 genus searched online? The popularity of hydrangeas continues to skyrocket as hardier, showier varieties are developed every year. Their versatility in sun to shade and bold blooms make them must-have shrubs for every garden. To make your buying decision easier, let’s narrow down the diverse selection to the top ten best-selling Proven Winners hydrangeas.

Contributors: Susan Martin

1. ‘Limelight’ H. paniculata

Multiple award winning panicle hydrangea with creamy white flowers that age to green, then pink. Blooms without fail every year.

Zones: 3-8
Height: 6-8’

2. Little Lime^{^®} H. paniculata

A dwarf form of ‘Limelight’ with soft green flowers that turn deep pink in fall.

Zones: 3-8
Height: 3-5’

3. Incrediball^{^®} H. arborescens

Improvement over ‘Annabelle’ with massive white flower heads and stronger stems that hold up even after a heavy rain.

Zones: 3-9
Height: 4-5’

4. Fire Light^{^®} Panicle hydrangea

Easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea with huge, full flower heads on sturdy, strong stem.

Zones: 3-8
Height: 6-8’

5. Bobo^{^®} H. paniculata

Incredibly floriferous, showy hydrangea with large, white flowers on strong, shorter stems.

Zones: 3-8
Height: 2 ½-3’

6. Pinky Winky^{^®} H. paniculata

A customer favorite; exceptionally large, two-toned white and pink flower panicles top this tall hydrangea.

Zones: 3-8
Height: 6-8’

7. Invincibelle^{^®} Spirit II H. arborescens

The very first pink ‘Annabelle’-type hydrangea, being replaced this year by the improved Invincibelle Spirit II which boasts much stronger stems and improved flowering performance; rebloomer.

Zones: 3-9
Height:3-4’