Hydrangea serr. 'Bluebird'

Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird' is a wide upright lacecap hydrangea with a tiered habit. This popular serrata hydrangea blooms from July to September with beautiful pink to sky blue sterile flowers on the outside and slightly darker pink to blue small fertile flowers in the centre. The color of the flowers goes along with the acidity of the soil and the presence of aluminum in the soil. The leaves are light green to medium green, ovate and serrated at the margin. This hydrangea likes a spot in filtered sunlight or partial shade. it prefers a slightly acidic moist soil, is fairly hardy, attracts butterflies and bees. Can also be planted on the coast, sea wind tolerant.