HYDRANGEA. The Americas, East Asia. Ornamental shrubs of many shapes and sizes. They have large, variously toothed, often shiny leaves, mostly deciduous in winter. The flowers can be small individually but are carried in branched, sometimes massive clusters. An interesting feature in several species is the presence of a ring of larger sterile flowers surrounding a group of smaller, fertile flowers, giving the impression of a lace doily. Most species thrive in sun or light shade near the coast. Some shading may be desirable inland. Ordinary soils, regular watering and fertilizing. The following are hardy to 0^oF or less, except as noted.

anomala ssp. petiolaris. Japan, Korea. This is a far cry from the typical garden hydrangea. It is a profusely branched vine, clinging to walls, trees or any other available support with adhesive aerial roots. It has broad, shiny, bright green leaves, 2-4" long, smoother in texture than those of many hydrangeas. In summer flower clusters up to 10" broad are borne at the shoot tips. These are of the lace cap form, and white in color. The effect is spectacular, particularly on a large plant.