As delightful as the classic dessert, 'Strawberries & Cream' (also 'Strawberries and Cream') is a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) lacecap cultivar that serves up a delectable color combination. This variety brings sweet charm to the summer shade garden.
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) |
| Species: | macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Strawberries & Cream' |
| Synonym: | 'Strawberries and Cream' |
'Strawberries & Cream' is a lacecap hydrangea with a distinctive bicolor effect—the sterile florets often display pink edges with white centers (or vice versa), creating a strawberries-and-cream appearance. The plant grows 3-5 feet with a rounded habit. The color intensity varies with soil pH.
Culture: part shade, moist well-drained soil. Morning sun ideal. Mulch to conserve moisture. Prune after flowering. Hardy zones 6-9. 'Strawberries & Cream' adds a dessert-sweet note to the summer garden palette.
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