Hydrangea macrophylla 'Taube' (L)

Description

(Taube is German for Dove or Pigeon) Dramatically large, flattened heads with nearly bold, round infertile sepals of rich, darkest royal blue in our acidic soil (or rich pink, and nonetheless striking, in alkaline soil). This hydrangea is an eye-catcher, blooming well in fairly dense shade in late July through August.