Hydrangea macrophylla 'Taube'( TELLER PINK, TELLER SERIES)

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Taube’ (Teller Pink, Teller Series) is a deciduous shrub valued for its elegant lacecap flower heads featuring broad pink sterile florets surrounding clusters of fertile center flowers. This Teller Series bigleaf hydrangea blooms in summer on old wood, with flowers ranging from clear pink to lavender depending on soil pH. Its dark green foliage and broad flat flower heads create a refined layered effect that is especially striking in shaded gardens.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft · Height: 4–6 ft
USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Form: Upright, rounded

Light: Part shade to filtered sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Water: Medium; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
A classic lacecap hydrangea for woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings where the broad horizontal flower heads provide elegant texture. In acidic soils, flower color may shift toward lavender-blue tones.

Care:
Plant in protected part shade with fertile, organic-rich soil that remains consistently moist. Prune immediately after flowering only if needed, since flower buds form on old wood. Mulch roots to conserve moisture and protect buds during winter.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Filtered Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No