Make a statement with Hydrangea macrophylla white, a classic white mophead hydrangea producing large, rounded heads of crisp white flowers against lush, broad green foliage. This beautiful flowering shrub UK gardeners know and love brings soft, romantic colour to borders and containers, with the blooms gradually developing subtle green and pink tones as they mature.

Naturally compact and bushy, this big leaf hydrangea is a lovely choice for cottage-style planting, mixed borders and patios. RHS guidance for Hydrangea macrophylla recommends moist but well-drained soil and partial shade, although plants can also tolerate sun where the soil remains reliably moist. Many mophead hydrangeas are also suitable for containers and cut flowers, making this a versatile hydrangea for pots and a beautiful cut flower hydrangea.

Key Features

• Compact, bushy, deciduous flowering shrub
• Large, rounded mophead flower clusters
• Pure white flowers that can develop soft green and pink tones as they age
• Attractive broad green foliage throughout the growing season
• Excellent shade loving shrub for partially shaded gardens
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, patios and containers
• Excellent hydrangea for pots where consistent moisture can be maintained
• Beautiful cut flower hydrangea for fresh and dried arrangements
• Suitable for partial shade, or sun where the soil remains reliably moist
• Prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil
• RHS identifies mophead hydrangeas as compact, bushy deciduous shrubs with rounded flower clusters
• Flowering period typically extends through summer into early autumn
• Approximate mature size: up to 1.5m × 1.5m, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions
• Deadhead and prune in line with RHS pruning group 4 guidance
• Excellent flowering shrub UK gardens can use for long-lasting summer colour