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HYDRANGEA

The native species are handsome shrubs of medium size, with fine large leaves, generally of a light green color, and perfectly hardy. The introductions from Japan and China are particularly interesting and valuable. H. paniculata grandiflora is remarkable in foliage and flower, and being perfectly hardy, is of great value. The other Japanese varieties, like the H. hortensia, require protection in winter. They should be grown in pots or boxes and wintered in the cellar, and in summer placed along walks under the shade of trees. H. otaksa is specially adapted for this purpose. The foliage is a beautiful deep green color; the plant produces immense trusses of rose-colored flowers in profusion in July; free bloomer.