Native to Japan & Korea, there are hundreds of variaties. I used to consider them a "grandma" plant, but they have won me over with their long season show. The flowers set bud in early spring, the blooms come slowly & once open they change color every few weeks through October & beyond. One of the few plants that flower on new wood.
When we moved to Post Apocalyptic Bohemia we had inherited bad sod & a bunch of Rhododendrons pressed against the house. The land was scorched, with very little shade or cover. The back garden had been overrun with blackberries & ivy (neither native to Western Oregon) & had a dog run & clothesline. A decade later we have a shade garden, with peek-a-boo sun during the day.
We have planted many Hydrangea, which do well in our regular soil & shady conditions. They need little extra care & in the PNW, seem to have little pest problems.
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