Hydrangea macrophylla Blushing Bride® PP17169, commonly known as Blushing Bride Hydrangea, is a stunning reblooming mophead variety that opens with pure white blooms, which gradually mature to soft blush pink or pale blue, depending on soil pH. Part of the Endless Summer® series, this deciduous shrub grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, with a rounded, compact habit and dark green foliage that provides excellent contrast to its delicate flowers. Blooming on both old and new wood, Blushing Bride® offers reliable summer color in borders, containers, and shaded foundation beds.

Why choose Blushing Bride® Hydrangea

Elegant white to blush blooms: Flowers shift from white to soft pink or pale blue

Reblooming habit: Blooms on old and new wood for season-long color

Versatile use: Compact form suits many garden styles and container designs

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Best in part shade; protect from hot afternoon sun

Soil needs: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; pH affects bloom color

Maintenance: Low—prune only lightly after flowering if needed

Designs for your garden

Foundation plantings: Elegant addition to shaded borders and building edges

Containers: Lovely in patio pots for bright, soft seasonal display

Cottage or woodland gardens: Blends seamlessly with ferns, hostas, and other shade lovers

Ecological benefits

Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects

Deer-resistant: Generally not preferred by browsing animals

Seasonal charm: Offers multi-season beauty with changing flower tones

Similar native alternatives

• Hydrangea quercifolia Sykes Dwarf – Oakleaf Hydrangea
• Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen – Oakleaf Hydrangea
• Hydrangea quercifolia – Oakleaf Hydrangea