Deinanthe caerulea
Deinanthe caerulea is a rare hydrangea relative with beautiful foliage and cool, purple-blue flowers.
From China comes this uncommon herbaceous hydrangea relative, Deinanthe caerulea, with intriguing purple-blue flowers held above clumps of beautifully textured foliage. Blooms in early to mid summer. Slowly spreading rhizomes eventually form a mounded three foot wide clump. A wonderful addition to the shade garden.
Common Name: False Hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae (The Hydrangea Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountainous forests. Moist forests in valleys; 700-1600 metres. W Hubei.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
