This mophead is most widely available in the US at Lowe's home improvement stores, grown by a nursery in Oregon. It is incorrectly sold a...Read Mores "Trophy" (which is indeed a white lacecap variety which I believe was bred in New Zealand). 'Trofeo' is also used as a name, but much less commonly.
The flowers of Trophee are pH sensitive but tend to lean toward the pink end of the spectrum.
Its general habit is as stated, with tightly packed clusters of attractive dark wavy leaves near the ends of its stems. The blooms also tend to form in clusters, from terminal buds of the main canes AND their substems - a valuable asset. The mains canes are upright and sturdy, and buds thereon should easily withstand a USDA zone 6 winter with not much of a problem. As with most hydrangeas, protection must be provided from Spring freezes after the plant's buds have broken dormancy.
From the sources "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004), and "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Geldere...Read Moren (2004 - Timber Press):
Dwarf plant to about 3.5' tall. Corymbs are large rich pink or eventually blue. Vigorous bloomer, double flowers. No zone hardiness given.
Cultivar 'Trophy' is not the same plant and is a lacecap, not a mophead.
This mophead is most widely available in the US at Lowe's home improvement stores, grown by a nursery in Oregon. It is incorrectly sold a...Read More
From the sources "Hydrangeas for American Gardens," by Michael A. Dirr (2004), and "Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas" C.J. and D.M. Van Geldere...Read More