Hydrangea macrophylla Blushing Bride

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blushing Bride’ is a deciduous reblooming shrub known for its large mophead flower clusters that open pure white and gradually develop soft blush pink tones as they mature. Part of the Endless Summer series, this bigleaf hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood, extending flowering from late spring through summer. Dark green foliage and reliable reblooming make it especially valuable in colder climates where traditional bigleaf hydrangeas may lose flower buds.

Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: Width: 3–5 ft · Height: 3–5 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Form: Rounded, compact

Light: Part shade to morning sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Water: Medium; prefers consistently moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for foundation plantings, borders, woodland gardens, and containers where bright white blooms provide contrast through a long season. Flowers age to soft blush tones and are useful for fresh-cut arrangements.

Care:
Plant in part shade with fertile, organic-rich soil that remains evenly moist. Because it blooms on both old and new wood, pruning is limited to removing winter-damaged stems in spring. Mulch roots to conserve moisture and improve winter protection.

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

3-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Filtered Sun, Morningt Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

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

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No