Hydrangea x 'Painter's Palette' – This is a very unusual Michael Dirr hybrid, the cross is H. macrophylla var. serrata x acuminata. It's a lacecap form with pinkish buds which open pink and white florets splashed with green all aging to pink. Flower color will alter depending upon soil Ph. It's a fun plant as a grouping, as an accent in the mixed border or even as a low hedge or hedgerow. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised.