Hydrangea macrophylla 'Tokyo Delight'

Tokyo Delight Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Tokyo Delight’ is a deciduous shrub admired for its elegant lacecap flower heads that open with white sterile florets edged in pink surrounding fertile center flowers. This bigleaf hydrangea blooms in summer on old wood, with flower color often deepening to pink, rose, or bluish tones depending on soil pH and age. The layered lacecap blooms and dark green foliage give it a refined, delicate appearance in shaded landscapes.

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:
Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub beds where the changing flower color adds long seasonal interest. The lacecap blooms also work well in fresh-cut arrangements.

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

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

3'

Width

3-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Morningt Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

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

Fragrant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No