In 1994, Creighton and I visited his relatives in Brittany, France. They were lovely and generous with us. I remember well the beautiful hydrangea Madame Rene Andre kept. The climate there is much like ours in the Pacific Northwest, so these gorgeous perennial shrubs thrive in both locations.

Two Hydrangea macrophylla shrubs fill the corner on the lower level of my home
These are drenched in sunlight as they face east. Not the best light for photos but excellent light for Mopheads!

Hydrangea macrophylla
I love having a big vase of hydrangea with their wonderful blue color on the deck table.
Thanks to Cathy@Rambling in the Garden