Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m tall by 2.5 m broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn.

Which hydrangeas are mophead?

Mopheads (Hydrangea macrophylla) are the most popular hydrangeas grown in home gardens and landscapes. Most mopheads grown today are blue or pink but a few varieties are white. These are also commonly known as French hydrangeas. Lacecap Hydrangeas and Mophead Hydrangeas are both classified as Hydrangea macrophylla.

What is the difference between lacecap and mophead hydrangea?

Mophead hydrangeas (example above) have large dome shaped flowers. Lacecap hydrangeas (example above) have much flatter flowers which are also smaller than a mophead. Their appearance is far more delicate. The appearance of their flowers is the only significant difference between mopheads and laceheads.