Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Gown'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Gown'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Gown'

SKU: S63201
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hardiness Zone: 5-9S/W Exposure: Part Shade
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Blooms In: Jun-Sep
Mature Height: 3-4' Spacing: 3-4'
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Each fully double, white flower head of this Hydrangea macrophylla ('Wedding Gown') is like a mini bridal bouquet, with an outer ring of large, double flowers surrounding a center packed with smaller, double ones. Flowering begins earlier than other varieties, and continues on new growth into fall if spent blooms are removed regularly. 'Wedding Gown' is hardy, stays compact, and prefers light shade. Also known as ‘Dancing Snow.’ PP 21,052

For gardeners in Zone 5, we advise planting H. macrophyllas in a sheltered location and giving them a winter mulch. This will provide protection from winds and cold temperatures that can damage flower buds.

For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

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The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (18 Reviews) Write a Review

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Love these Hydrangea

I bought 10-12 plants every year. I now have 72 wedding gown hydrangea bordering my lawn and extending into the woods.
They are beautiful especially in the moonlight!!
The heavy rains this year caused a few issue but overall they remain beautiful,
The size is perfect and I love the beautiful reddish color they become in the fall.

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Flower color fades to burgundy

I bought these for a moon garden because of their white blooms. Beware that these turn burgundy as the weather cools. It's a pretty flower, but I wish I had known that. Also saw some poor flower set because of spring rains so the blooms weren't as magnificent as in the photos this year. Overall I like that it stays small and compact. The deep flower color is also very pretty even if unexpected in the fall.

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Very slow grower

I purchased this hydrangea a couple of years ago -- it arrived very, very small. Still on the short side. Last summer only got 2 - 3 blooms once. Keep hoping every summer it will have a growth spurt. Have purchased other hydrangeas from the mass stores and like another reviewer said they are bigger and more prolific. Good thing I plan on staying in the house for another couple of years until it really matures and looks like the pictures (at least I hope it matures).

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Beautiful White Hydrangea!

Purchased several years ago from White Flower Farm, this double flowering lace cap doesn't disappoint in terms of blooms & their duration. It lies in the shadow of a magnolia & gets southern sun on its right. Each fall it goes dormant & almost dies to the ground to return each spring with new growth & blooms on that new growth. It has remained small about 2' X 2'. Perfect as a border plant in your landscape.

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Two years later and still beautiful

I just wanted to update my review from last year. This is the second year I've had this hydrangea and it has grown considerably this year. It's about 2' x 2' and is filled with blooms (15+). It gets a lot of snow over the winter and receives sun mostly in morning and get some shade from the hot afternoon sun. My only regret is that I didn't buy another one at the same time for my backyard garden.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: hye-dran'jee-uh 

Growing H. macrophylla

Some Hydrangea macrophylla varieties flower on old wood, and must carry their flower buds through the winter. Early or late freezes may damage flower buds and prevent them from blooming. For example, in Zone 5, bloom may only succeed 3 years out of 5, but the plant itself is hardy there. Fortunately for gardeners in cooler zones, recent introductions will likely bloom for them, as they flower on new growth as well as year-old stems.

Light/Watering: Most varieties tolerate full sun in the North, but benefit from afternoon shade. In the South, plants require afternoon shade. Moist soils that do not dry out are best; do not plant in hot, dry, exposed sites. Mulch to conserve moisture and buffer soil temperatures.

Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Fertilize once in spring with a fertilizer designed to encourage blooms (such as 15-30-15). In many H. macrophylla varieties, flower color is determined by the pH of the soil; at low pH (acid soils) flowers will be blue and at higher pH, flowers will be pink. Generally, a pH below 5.0 results in deep, vivid blues and as the pH rises the flowers range from blue to lavender to mauve to a vivid deep pink at pH 7.0 (neutral). The pH determines the availability of aluminum in the soil; this element is more readily available in acid soils, and this availability results in the blue flower color. Since phosphorus ties up aluminum in soils, using a fertilizer low in this nutrient will aid in attaining blue flowers. If pink flowers are desired and your soil is acid, simply add lime to raise the pH and use a balanced fertilizer. Aluminum sulfate will lower pH if blue flowers are desired.

How to test your soil?

We recommend that you visit your local Cooperative Extension Service to find out about soil testing in your area. Follow this link for a directory of institutions involved in the Cooperative Extension program.

We also offer a Soil pH Meter, which allows you to test your soil and provides quick, accurate results.

For our complete selection of Hydrangea growing supplies, click here.

Pests/Diseases: None serious. Occasionally powdery mildew will infect the foliage, especially in humid areas with poor air circulation. Treat with an appropriate fungicide if the problem is serious, and be sure to rake up and destroy all fallen foliage in the autumn.

Pruning: If your Hydrangea is growing too large, prune to the desired size by the end of August. In spring, only prune out dead wood once the new growth has emerged. This includes H. m. 'Big Daddy,' H. m. Cityline® Mars, H. m. Cityline® Rio, H. m. Cityline® Venice, H. m. Color Fantasy®, H. m. Double Delights™ Star Gazer, H. m. Everlasting™ Amethyst, H. m. 'Lady in Red,' H. m. Light-O-Day®, H. m. 'Nikko Blue,' H. m. Pink Shira™, and Paraplu®. These varieties bloom on old wood.

For mophead varieties blooming on both old and new wood, by the end of August cut back stems by about half if plants are growing too tall. Remove some of the oldest stems at ground level to thin out the shrub as needed. In spring, only prune out dead wood once the new growth has emerged. This includes H. m. 'Blushing Bride,' H. m. Double Delights™ Star Gazer, H. m. Endless Summer®, H. m. Endless Summer® Bloomstruck™, H. m. Everlasting® Revolution, H. m. Let's Dance® Big Easy, Let's Dance® Blue Jangles®, H. m. Let's Dance® Moonlight, Let's Dance® Rave™, H. m. Let's Dance® Starlight, H. m. Mystical® Opal, H. m. Nantucket Blue™, H. m. Pistachio, and H. m. Twist-n-Shout™.

Reflowering: Regularly deadheading the spent blooms of H. macrophylla that bloom on both old and new wood helps encourage repeat bloom on the current year's growth.

Transplanting: Young plants may be transplanted when dormant in early spring.

End of Season Care: Rake up and destroy any fallen foliage that was infected by powdery mildew or other fungi. For gardeners in Zone 5, we recommend covering the stems with a 12” layer of organic material such as straw or mulched leaves to help preserve the flower buds through the cold winter. In addition, you may wrap your Hydrangea with burlap to protect it from winds and cold temperatures.

Calendar of Care

Mid-Spring: Prune out any dead wood from all varieties. Check soil pH and adjust up or down if needed for desired flower color. Feed plants with a fertilizer high in phosphorus (such as 15-30-15) to encourage blooms. Complete any transplanting before leaves unfurl. Mulch plants after soil has warmed to conserve moisture and buffer soil temperatures. Watch for powdery mildew and treat as needed.

Fall: Remove and destroy any fallen foliage that was infected by powdery mildew. In Zone 5, cover the stems with a 12” layer of organic material such as straw or mulched leaves to help flower buds overwinter. You may also wrap your Hydrangea with burlap to protect it from winds and cold temperatures.

For more information on growing Hydrangeas, click here.

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