Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

Hydrangea x FAIRYTRAIL FRESCO®: Cascading Lacecaps in Soft Pink and Blue

Hydrangea x FAIRYTRAIL FRESCO® is a Proven Winners® cascade hydrangea that drapes over edges in a gentle wave of bloom. Lacecap flowers open in delicate tones that can read pink, lavender, or blue depending on soil, creating a watercolour effect across trailing stems. Bloom clusters line the branches for a full, flower-covered look, set against fresh green foliage that keeps the plant looking polished. With its horizontal habit and graceful movement, it brings a refined, designer-friendly softness to part-shade spaces.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 3–4’
• Spread: 4–5’
• Flower Colour: Pink to blue tones, depending on soil
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Green foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for spilling over retaining walls, softening steps and stone edges, and adding a flowing, layered look to the front of mixed borders. It also shines at the top of slopes, along pathways, or in raised beds where the trailing stems can cascade naturally. The soft, shifting bloom colours bring a gentle, romantic feel, and the unique habit adds movement and texture that upright shrubs cannot replicate.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during establishment, then maintain even moisture during dry spells for best flowering and growth. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Prune lightly after flowering to shape or shorten stems as needed, keeping the plant’s natural cascading form in mind. Avoid heavy pruning, and top-dress with compost in spring to support healthy growth and bloom set.

History: FAIRYTRAIL FRESCO® is part of the Proven Winners® cascade hydrangea series, introduced to offer lacecap-style bloom on trailing stems that create a true cascading habit. Its soft pink-to-blue colour range and flower-lined branches bring a fresh design option to modern gardens.

Final Thoughts: For a hydrangea that flows over edges like a flowering ribbon, FAIRYTRAIL FRESCO® delivers soft colour, graceful movement, and an elegant look that transforms walls and borders into something special.