Is There a Hydrangea Bush

Blooming in spring and summer, the hydrangea is considered a shrub. … You’ll find hydrangeas growing in hardiness Zones 3 to 7 as perennials. With flowers starting in spring and often last throughout summer into early fall, hydrangea flowers can be the foundation plant of your landscape.

Is hydrangea a bush or shrub?

Hydrangeas are popular shrubs with colorful flowers that bloom through summer and into fall. They usually bloom in shades of blue, purple, and pink, with some selections in white, green, or red. Most hydrangea bushes are easy to grow in Zones 3-9 and prefer partial shade.

Are hydrangeas perennials or shrubs?

Perennials are typically herbaceous, non-woody plants, but trees and woody shrubs may also be called perennials since their life spans are longer than one season. Some common perennials include asters, clematis, hosta, hydrangeas, peonies and purple coneflowers.