Hydrangea serrata
Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser.
Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. is a deciduous shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family, native to mountainous regions of Korea and Japan. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and wide, producing oval leaves and panicles of blue and pink flowers in summer and autumn. Commonly known as mountain hydrangea and tea of heaven, it is cultivated globally as an ornamental plant in suitable climates.
Description
Hydrangea serrata is a species in the Hydrangeaceae family, found in Korea and Japan. It is a deciduous shrub that reaches 1.2 m in height and spread, with panicles of blue and pink flowers appearing in summer and fall. The plant is cultivated internationally as an ornamental due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It was published in 1830 and belongs to the genus Hydrangea.
Distribution
NO · Assam · Japan · Korea
Synonyms
Platycrater serrataHydrangea thunbergiiHydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrataHortensia serrataHortensia serrata var. thunbergiiHydrangea serrata var. thunbergii