Photo: Erisna Yolanda via Adobe Stock We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. Hydrangeas are truly showstopping flowers, especially in colorful cottage-style gardens of the South. There are about 80 species worldwide and more than 600 named cultivars of hydrangea, but they’re generally split into six main types—bigleaf, smooth, panicle, oakleaf, climbing, and mountain—according to the size and shape of their leaves and blooms, the color of their flowers, their growth habits, and other factors. Known for their huge and showy blooms, hydrangeas stand out in the garden and in cut flower arrangements. Their lush foliage and long-lasting blooms provide interest throughout spring, summer, and fall, often with minimal maintenance. They’re also popular for the range of choices in shrub type, size, and flower color.…