Though it’s tough to decide which ones are the best of the best, these are our top picks for best-blooming hydrangea varieties that reliably look spectacular year after year without much care. Buy It: Blushing Bride Hydrangea ($30, Nature Hills) Buy It: Gatsby Star Oakleaf Hydrangea ($36, The Home Depot) Buy It: Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea ($29, The Home Depot) Buy It: Limelight Hardy Hydrangea ($35, The Home Depot) Buy It: Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea (from $16, Greenwood Nursery) Buy It: Little Quick Fire Hydrangea ($28, The Home Depot)...

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