Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise'( TELLER BLUE, TELLER SERIES)

Blaumeise Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' — commonly sold as Teller Blue in the Teller Series — is a deciduous shrub valued for its large lacecap flower heads with vivid deep blue fertile centers surrounded by broad blue sterile florets in acidic soil, shifting toward pink-lavender in less acidic conditions. The broad lacecap blooms appear in summer above glossy dark green foliage, giving the plant a refined and elegant appearance.

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 4–6 ft

USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Form: Rounded, upright shrub

Light: Partial shade to morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil / Water: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; prefers consistent moisture and organic-rich conditions

Features / Wildlife / Landscape Uses:
Large lacecap blooms attract pollinating insects and provide striking summer color in woodland gardens, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, and mixed shrub borders. Particularly valued for its clear blue coloration in acidic soils and elegant flower structure.

Care:
Prune only after flowering if needed, since flower buds form on old wood. Maintain acidic soil for strongest blue flower color and protect buds from late spring frost.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

54-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Blue, Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No