Named for the Japanese word meaning "pretty maiden" or "belle," 'Komachi' (also 'Pretty Maiden') is a Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata) cultivar of exquisite refinement. This variety brings delicate grace to the woodland garden.
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) |
| Species: | serrata (sair-AY-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Komachi' |
| Synonym: | 'Pretty Maiden' |
| Synonym: | Hydrangea macrophylla var. serrata |
'Komachi' is a compact H. serrata selection, 2-3 feet tall, with exceptionally delicate lacecap flowers. The sterile florets are often uniquely shaped—cupped, twisted, or fringed—creating a maiden-like elegance. Colors shift with soil pH. The foliage is smaller and more refined than bigleaf hydrangeas.
Culture: part shade, moist well-drained acidic soil. Morning sun ideal. Prune lightly after flowering. Hardy zones 5-9. 'Komachi' embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—beauty in imperfection and transience.
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