A fabulous serrata Hydrangea, 'Preziosa' is a compact deciduous shrub with small, rounded clusters, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), densely packed with sterile florets constantly changing color. Opening pale green, they quickly change to yellow, then cream, and finally white, before turning pink, cherry red, and finally wine-red. These color changes occur regardless of the soil pH and can be obtained in most gardens. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, the profuse blossoms appear on a compact, bushy plant, adorned with serrate leaves which emerge purple-tinted, mature to green, and turn deep red in fall. 'Preziosa' is happy in sun or shade and is a perfect choice for the shrub border and containers.

Simply irresistible, Hydrangea serrata 'Beni-Gaku' is a compact, deciduous shrub laden with large lacecap flowers, up to 6 in. across (15 cm), that change color over time. The flower heads are composed of large, showy sterile sepals radiating around a central cluster of tiny fertile florets. Emerging white, the sepals mature to pink with deep red edges. The small fertile florets emerge dark purple and open to light blue. As the season progress, all these colors are present at the same time, creating a lovely tricolor effect. Blooming from early to late summer, the profuse blossoms are beautifully framed by the foliage of narrowly-ovate, pointed, mid- to dark green leaves tinged with red. Equally beautiful, the foliage turns bronze and reddish-purple in the fall.

One of the few hydrangeas with pretty fall color, Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird' is a compact and tidy deciduous shrub laden with delicate lacecap flowers, up to 8 in. across (20 cm), in early summer. The flower heads are composed of large, showy sterile sepals radiating around a central cluster of tiny fertile rich blue florets. The florets are pale pink or light blue, depending on the soil pH. The profuse blossoms are beautifully framed by the foliage of ovate, dark green leaves which turn brilliant red in fall . Hard to beat for color, hardiness, grace and long blooming season, 'Bluebird' is an outstanding landscape shrub.

Flowering before any other hydrangea, Hydrangea serrata 'Diadem' is a compact, spreading, deciduous shrub laden with delicate lacecap flowers, up to 6 in. across (15 cm), in early summer. The flower heads are composed of large, showy sterile sepals radiating around a central cluster of tiny fertile florets. The florets are pale pink or light blue, depending on the soil pH. The profuse blossoms are beautifully framed by the foliage of narrowly-ovate, pointed, yellow-green leaves. 'Diadem' is an outstanding landscape shrub that is ideal for small gardens.