Aspera

The Aspera hydrangeas are know for their large habit, fuzzy leaves and stems and large dome-shaped blooms. Most are tall and slender growing hydrangeas with sparse leaves that show off the exfoliating bark in every season. The varieties are native to the Himalayas, China and Taiwan. Bloom time for the Aspera family is summer through fall and they are hardy from USDA zone 6 to 9 but need protection in windy locations.  Habit tends to be more tall than wide and most grow quite large.  Our pollinator friends are very fond of this species.