One of the loveliest hydrangeas, this has huge globes of tightly packed, creamy white flowers that look like giant snowballs in late summer. As autumn progresses, the blowsy flower heads fade to pale lime and the dark green and the pointed leaves turn soft yellow. 

At a glance:

Deciduous foliage 

White flowers appear in summer 

Well drained fertile soil

Full sun/partial shade

Hardy

Will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m over 10-20 years