From gift to garden! This fantastic new Mophead, originally bred for its strong-stemmed cut flowers, has the long-lasting, bold blooms of florist bouquets plus the hardiness of a garden plant. Huge pink or lilac (depending on soil pH) blossoms age to lime green. 'Hokomathyst' PP 22,261

Hydrangea is a valuable genus of some 100 species of shrubs and vines grown for their large and very showy flower heads. Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall -- quiet time for most woody plants -- and are worth having for that reason alone. For information on Hydrangea care, click on "Growing Guide."