swap_horiz Hydrangea macrophylla Alternatives

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Paeonia suffruticosa

*Paeonia suffruticosa*, commonly known as the tree peony, is a deciduous woody shrub native to China. Unlike herbaceous...

Asian Long Lived Spring Blooming Deciduous

9.1 Excellent

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Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea)

Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known as bigleaf hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub valued for its large, showy flower head...

Coastal Summer Deciduous Hydrangea

8.8 Great

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Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea paniculata, commonly called panicle hydrangea, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to eastern Asia, includin...

Hardy White Pink Deciduous Panicle

8.7 Great

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Rosa rugosa (Rugosa Rose)

Rosa rugosa, commonly known as the rugosa rose, is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to eastern Asia, including China, Jap...

Coastal Fragrant Rose Deciduous

8.5 Great

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Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens, commonly called smooth hydrangea, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to the eastern United Sta...

Summer Native Shade Tolerant Deciduous

8.2 Great

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Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia, commonly called summersweet or sweet pepperbush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America...

Fragrant Native Deciduous Summer Blooming

8.2 Great

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Hibiscus syriacus

Hibiscus syriacus, commonly known as Rose of Sharon, is a species of flowering deciduous shrub in the mallow family. Des...

Classic Colorful Deciduous Late Summer

8.1 Great

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Hippophae rhamnoides

Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as sea buckthorn, is a deciduous, nitrogen-fixing shrub native to Europe and Asia....

Coastal Wildlife Edible Deciduous

8.1 Great

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Rosa rugosa

Rosa rugosa (rugosa rose) is a coastal shrub native to eastern Asia, naturalized across temperate regions worldwide, not...

Coastal Fragrant Deciduous Thorny

7.6 Good

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Rhododendron schlippenbachii

Rhododendron schlippenbachii, commonly known as the royal azalea, is a large deciduous shrub native to Korea and parts o...

Pink Korean Spring Deciduous

7.5 Good

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Kerria japonica

Kerria japonica, commonly called Japanese kerria, is a deciduous shrub in the rose family and the only recognized specie...

Spring Shade Tolerant Arching Deciduous

7.3 Good

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Cytisus scoparius (Scotch Broom)

Cytisus scoparius, commonly called Scotch Broom, is a leguminous shrub native to Europe. It was introduced during the ni...

European Coastal Yellow Deciduous

7.0 Good

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Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica, commonly called Japanese spirea, is a compact deciduous shrub native to East Asia, including Japan and...

Border Low Growing Deciduous Summer Blooming

6.9 Fair

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Indigofera heterantha

Indigofera heterantha, commonly known as Himalayan indigo, is a deciduous shrub native to the western Himalayas. It belo...

Border Deciduous Summer Blooming Pink Purple Flowers

6.9 Fair

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Symphoricarpos albus

Symphoricarpos albus, commonly called common snowberry, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It forms thickets...

Wildlife Native White Berries Shade Tolerant

6.8 Fair

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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, commonly called coralberry, is a deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae....

Wildlife Native Shade Tolerant Deciduous

6.7 Fair

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Ribes alpinum

Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a deciduous shrub native to parts of Europe and western Asia. It is di...

Hedge Adaptable Berries Shade Tolerant

6.6 Fair

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Prunus maritima (Beach Plum)

Prunus maritima, known as beach plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It tolerates s...

Coastal Native Edible Deciduous

6.4 Fair

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Buddleja davidii

Buddleja davidii, commonly called butterfly bush, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to central China. The species wa...

Fragrant Fast Growing Deciduous Summer Blooming

6.4 Fair

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Prunus pumila (Sand Cherry)

Prunus pumila, commonly called sand cherry, is a low-growing deciduous shrub native to parts of central and eastern Nort...

Coastal Native Low Growing Deciduous

5.8 Mediocre