Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'
A charming deciduous shrub prized for its elegant lace-cap flower heads that create a delicate, airy display throughout the summer months. The flower colour responds beautifully to soil pH, offering blue tones in acidic conditions and soft pink hues in alkaline soils.
Seasonal Highlights
From mid-summer through to early autumn, the plant produces distinctive lace-cap blooms surrounded by larger sterile florets. The foliage takes on attractive autumn tints before falling, providing interest across multiple seasons.
Key Features
- Elegant lace-cap flower heads in summer
- Colour varies with soil pH
- Compact growth habit suitable for smaller gardens
- Attractive autumn foliage
- Fully hardy and reliable
Perfect For
Excellent choice for mixed borders, woodland gardens, and container planting. Works beautifully in partially shaded positions and complements other shade-loving perennials. Ideal for adding summer colour to north-facing aspects.
Growing Tips
Plant in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during dry spells, especially when establishing. Prune lightly in early spring, removing only dead or weak growth. Mulch annually to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity if blue flowers are desired.
Looks Great With
Combines beautifully with hostas, ferns, astilbes, and Japanese anemones. Underplant with spring bulbs for early season interest. Works well alongside other hydrangeas for extended flowering displays.
A refined and versatile shrub that brings elegant summer colour and structure to shaded garden areas with minimal maintenance required.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.