Mountain Hydrangea 'Shiro Fugi': White Wisteria of the Mountains

With a name meaning "White Wisteria" in Japanese, 'Shiro Fugi' (also known as 'Shirofuji') is a Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata) cultivar of ethereal beauty. This refined species brings delicate lacecap blooms to the woodland garden.

Ethereal Gallery

Botanical Classification

Hydrangea serrata is a more compact, refined relative of H. macrophylla, native to mountainous regions of Japan and Korea. 'Shiro Fugi' typically grows 2-4 feet tall with smaller, more delicate leaves. The lacecap flowers are predominantly white (shiro), perhaps with a hint of pink or blue at the center, creating a wisteria-like effect. This species is often more cold-hardy than bigleaf hydrangeas.

Culture: part shade, moist well-drained acidic soil. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Prune lightly after flowering. Hardy zones 5-9. 'Shiro Fugi' brings Japanese mountain elegance to the shade garden.