False hydrangea

Deinanthe bifida, or False Hydrangea, is an elegant, deciduous shrub prized for its beautiful white, nodding, bell-shaped flowers that resemble small hydrangeas. It forms a neat, bushy clump and is perfect for a shaded woodland garden or a cool, moist border in the UK, offering late summer interest.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug.