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National Garden Bureau would like to thank our members for providing the licensed photos for the Year of the Hydrangea. Any use of these hydrangea pictures must be accompanied by the appropriate variety name as labeled. To download for digital use, right-click on the photo of choice and select “Save link as…” To download high-resolution images for print, left-click on the photo of choice. This will open the image in a new tab/window that can be saved to your computer. Please credit the National Garden Bureau for use of these images and use the proper variety name.

Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangea - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Gatsby Moon by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lets Dance Blue Jangles by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Petiolaris Silver Lining by Concept Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Invincibelle Ruby by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Incrediball Improved Annabelle by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Jet Stream by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Miss Saori by Concept Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lime Rickey by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Tiny Tuff Stuff by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
2020 is the Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Jet Stream by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Gatsby Star by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Moonrock by BloominEasy - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Twist N Shout by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Invincibelle Wee White Annabelle by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Invincibelle Ruby by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Incrediball by Jung Seed - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Summer Crush by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Blushing Bride by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea White Diamonds by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lets Dance Rythmic by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Gatsby Pink by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bobo by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lets Dance Diva by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Limelight by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea White Diamonds by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Strawberry Sundae by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Berry White by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea White Diamonds by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Light O Day by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Blushing Bride by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea The Original by Endless Summer Hydrangea - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lets Dance Starlight by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Summer Crush by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Summer Crush by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea The Original by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Berry White by First Editions Plant - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Petiolaris Silver Lining by Concept Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Summer Crush by Jung Seed Co - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Petiolaris Silver Lining by Concept Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Candelabra by BloominEasy - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Blushing Bride by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Pinky Winky by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Berry White by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Little Quick Fire by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea The Original by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Gatsby Gal by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Strawberry Sundae by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Invincibelle Spirit II by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Fire Light by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Twist N Shout by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Bloom Struck by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Zinfin Doll by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Little Lime by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Invincibelle Limetta by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Light O Day by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Tuff Stuff by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Blushing Bride by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Tilt A Swirl by BloominEasy - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Tuff Stuff Ahha by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydangea Lets Dance Big Easy by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Zinfin Doll by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Strawberry Sundae by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Jet Stream by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry by First Editions Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Tuff Stuff Red by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Lets Dance Rave by Proven Winners - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Miss Saori by Concept Plants - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Incrediball by Parkseed - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Flare by BloominEasy - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau
Hydrangea Summer Crush by Endless Summer Hydrangeas - Year of the Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau

The four most popular hydrangeas in North America in these hydrangea pictures include:

Bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla):

The most common type in North America, Bigleaf hydrangeas have the classic mophead – or open lacecap – bloom reminiscent of Cape Cod’s signature plant. With blooms of blue, pink, purple, and more, these classic hydrangea flowers bring color to areas with morning sun, some afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid planting Bigleaf hydrangea on hot, dry, exposed sites.

Smooth (Hydrangea arborescens):

With a big, white (or sometimes pink) pompom bloom, these native hydrangeas are sometimes called ‘Annabelle,’ which is one of the most popular cultivar names. Perfect for full sun or dappled shade (in hotter climates) locations.

Panicle (Hydrangea paniculata):

Panicle hydrangeas have gorgeous cone-shaped blooms that emerge white in mid-summer and age to various shades of lime, parchment, pink, and red as fall nights cool down. These hydrangeas are some of the most cold-hardy, many will survive up to zone 3, making this the perfect choice for colder climates. Panicle hydrangea’s upright form means it can be pruned into a tree form.

Oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia):

Aptly named, this hydrangea is accented by leaves that resemble an oak tree. One of the earliest blooming species of hydrangea, the incredible foliage also gets amazing fall color. Native to North America, this woodland species is well adapted to the American landscape. In northern or cooler climates, oakleaf hydrangeas do well in full sun to light shade but in southern or warmer climates, some afternoon sun protection is advised. They will grow best in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

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