Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha', Mophead Hydrangea regular water are liberally flecked with white

are liberally flecked with white for a complex filigreed effect

but not for too long

Compact tufts of fanned

'Wayside' is an evergreen spreader with fine-textured small dark green leaves

it's a good candidate for a large container or a special place in the small garden

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha', Mophead Hydrangea regular water are liberally flecked with whiteA mophead, but not just any mophead, 'Ayesha' has cup shaped "petals" similar to old fashioned lilacs, opening creamy white, then becoming either blue or light pink depending upon the acidity of the soil. Perhaps best of all its summer blooms have a lovely delicate fragrance. A compliment to the light flowers, the dense growth of leaves are variegated silver and would benefit from a foil of darker plants. Mature size: 6 ft T & W Minimum temperature: