Description

The 'Double Delight Wedding Gown' is a stunning lacecap hydrangea known for its elegant double blooms that transition from creamy white to a soft pink. This cultivar is celebrated for its long-lasting flowers and lush green foliage, making it a favorite in ornamental gardens.

Suggested Uses

This hydrangea is perfect for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in containers. Its beautiful blooms make it ideal for cut flower arrangements, and it can also be used to attract pollinators to your garden.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Double Delight Wedding Gown'
• Common Name: Double Delights Wedding Gown' Bigleaf Lacecap Hydrangea
• Size & Growth: Typically grows to 3-4 feet tall and wide
• Hardiness Zones: 6-9
• Foliage Type: Deciduous
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes
• Indoor Friendly: No
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: No
• Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
• Fragrant: No
• Cut Flower: Yes
• Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

• Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart
• Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil
• Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity
• Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
• Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
• Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
• Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
• Special Care: Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch