Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Miss Saori’ wins Plant of the Year for 2014

Hillier Landscapes celebrated its 150th anniversary by scooping a 69th consecutive Gold medal and the prestigious Plant of the Year award for 2014 with Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Miss Saori’.  

Bred in Kyoto by Japanese plantsman Ryoji Irie and named after his fiancé who has since become his wife, this hydrangea has deep rose edges, which gradually fade into white centres, and unusual double-petalled flowers. The resultant lacy appearance makes it ideal as a cut flower. It will thrive in full sun or semi-shade and is suitable for borders or containers. The burgundy foliage adds extra interest in autumn.