french hydrangea
The French hydrangea is a beloved classic in New Zealand gardens, celebrated for its lush, mophead blooms and exceptional ability to transform a landscape with abundant colour. Known botanically as Hydrangea macrophylla, this stunning shrub brings a touch of European elegance to home gardens, with large, rounded flower clusters in shades of blue, pink, lilac, or even white, depending on the soil’s pH. Perfect for creating statement borders, filling cottage garden beds, or flourishing in pots on patios, French hydrangeas offer versatility and enduring beauty during the warmer months. With the right care, these hardy shrubs reward growers with vibrant blooms year after year, making them a wonderful choice for gardeners seeking both drama and reliability.
Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)
Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue berries. The combination of vivid blooms and glossy fruit creates outstanding seasonal interest from summer into autumn. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, this unique shrub adds bold colour, texture, and year round structure to sheltered borders and woodland style plantings.
From $30.29
Hydrangea 'Tuxedo Red'
Hydrangea 'Tuxedo Red' is a bold and dramatic deciduous shrub admired for its deep red mophead flowers set against dark stems and rich green foliage. Flowering through summer, it creates striking contrast and strong visual impact in New Zealand gardens. Compact and reliable, this variety is ideal for borders, courtyard gardens, and feature plantings. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, it delivers vibrant seasonal colour and excellent garden presence.
From $27.95
