Hydrangea macrophylla Double Delights™ 'Wedding Gown'
Hydrangea macrophylla Double Delights® 'Wedding Gown' is a compact reblooming hydrangea prized for its elegant double white lacecap flowers that resemble miniature wedding roses. Blooming on both old and new wood, it provides an extended season of crisp white blooms that gradually develop soft green tones while creating a refined focal point in shaded landscapes.
Height & Spread: 2 - 3 ft x 3 - 4 ft
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to morning sun
Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed by deer
Native Status
This cultivated hydrangea originates from Hydrangea macrophylla, a species native to Japan. It is not native to North America but is highly valued for its long blooming season, refined flowers, and dependable garden performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Provides a seasonal nectar source for butterflies including Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies while in bloom.
Bees
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees which visit the fertile centers of the lacecap flowers for nectar and pollen.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow each shrub to develop a full rounded habit with good air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for foundation plantings, woodland borders, and mixed shrub beds where its bright white blooms illuminate partially shaded areas throughout the growing season.
Companion Plants
- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Golden Japanese Forest Grass) - Adds cascading golden foliage that beautifully complements the crisp white flowers.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Brightens the planting with silver foliage while thriving in the same growing conditions.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Provides warm amber foliage that creates attractive contrast beneath the white blooms.
- Hosta 'June' (Plantain Lily) - Offers striking variegated foliage that pairs naturally with the shrub's rounded form.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (False Spirea) - Introduces soft pink flower plumes that extend seasonal interest in moist shaded gardens.