Hydrangea macrophylla 'Libelle'( TELLER WHITE, TELLER SERIES)

Libelle Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Libelle’ (Teller White, Teller Series) is a deciduous shrub prized for its elegant lacecap flower heads featuring broad white sterile florets surrounding clusters of fertile center flowers. This Teller Series bigleaf hydrangea blooms in summer on old wood, with blooms often developing soft blush or pale pink tones as they age. Its dark green foliage and broad lacecap form create a refined, layered look that stands out in shaded garden settings.

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, valued for its crisp white blooms and elegant horizontal flower presentation. The Teller Series is especially noted for large, flat flower heads that give strong visual texture and work well in cut arrangements.

Care:
Plant in protected part shade with consistently moist, organic-rich soil. Prune immediately after flowering only if needed, since flower buds form on old wood. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots, especially in colder winter climates.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No