Plant Database
Sister Theresa Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Sister Theresa’
Sister Theresa Bigleaf Hydrangea is a charming and graceful variety known for its delicate, two-toned flower heads and reliable garden performance. It produces large, rounded mopheads that combine soft pink florets with creamy white centers, creating a gentle, romantic effect. While it blooms primarily on old wood, its distinctive bicolor pattern and lush, green foliage make it a cherished heirloom plant for shaded cottage gardens and borders, where its serene beauty can be fully appreciated.
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Delicate Bicolor Flowers: Features lovely mophead blooms with a unique combination of soft pink outer florets surrounding a center of creamy white to very pale pink florets.
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Romantic Cottage-Garden Appeal: The gentle color blend and full, rounded flower form evoke a classic, timeless charm perfect for informal and romantic garden settings.
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Reliable Old-Wood Bloomer: Produces a generous and consistent display of its distinctive flowers in late spring to early summer from buds set the previous year.
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Healthy, Robust Foliage: The plant is clothed in an abundance of large, healthy green leaves that provide a perfect backdrop for the pale flowers.
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Excellent for Cutting: The unique bicolor blooms are highly desirable for creating soft, romantic fresh flower arrangements.