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Deinanthe caerulea

Also Known As

Herbaceous Hydrangea

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Deinanthe caerulea plant details

Deinanthe caerulea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deinanthe caerulea

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deinanthe caerulea

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From China comes this uncommon herbaceous hydrangea relative, Deinanthe caerulea, with intriguing purple-blue flowers held above clumps of beautifully textured foliage. Blooms in early to mid summer. Slowly spreading rhizomes eventually form a mounded three foot wide clump. A wonderful addition to the shade garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We've always regarded this herbaceous Hydrangea relative from Asia as one of the preeminent collector's plants for the shade garden. From a woody rootstock each spring arises multiple stems holding textured rounded leaves tinged in soft purple edges with midsummer terminal clusters of lavender flowers possessing the most exquisite detail.