Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sîur Thérèse'

Also Known As

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sister Theresa'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sister Therese'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Soeur Therese'
Sister Theresa Hydrangea
Sister Therese Bigleaf Hydrangea
Soeur Therese White Bigleaf Hydrangea
Soeur Therese White Mophead Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

5a-11

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sîur Thérèse' plant details

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sîur Thérèse' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sîur Thérèse'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sîur Thérèse'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Soeur Therese' is a classy mophead bigleaf hydrangea with icy white florets growing on full size plants to six feet tall perfect for a big display of sparkling flowers all summer long. Flowers emerge greenish white before turning to pure white and then can develop a light pink flush as they age.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Large pure white mopheads are borne in late spring and summer on this beautiful old favorite. The flowers of Sister Theresa change to green and often to red by fall. This Hydrangea is a good choice for an east or northern exposure, or any mostly shaded position as it does not tolerate full sun well. Not considered to be reliably cold hardy north of zone 7 as per Dr. Dirr's trials at the University of Georgia but has long been a favorite of ours where it's white flowers glow against its own rich dark green foliage and a bed of dark green English Ivy. Sister Theresa Hydrangea's flowers are only slightly affected by soil pH. In an acidic soil the flowers may have the slightest hint of blue to the serrated petals and eye but are pure white in an alkaline soil.

By: Almost Eden

Exquisite color and form for your gardening pleasure. Originally named Petite Soeur Therese De L'enfant Jesus and bred in 1947, Sister Theresa needs partial shade. The slender stems sport healthy dark green leaves and paper white flowers. This macrophylla is a delicate looking but strong medium sized plant. In the fall the flower heads become green tinted with red when ready to dry. This beautiful plant makes a season-long spectacle in your garden.