“The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Fairytrail® series of Cascade Hydrangeas® have introduced an entirely new category to the market that grabs the attention of gardeners and nursery professionals. Unlike traditional mophead or panicle hydrangeas, these varieties feature dramatically trailing stems, creating a breathtaking cascading effect that transforms garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets”, Spring Meadow Nursery, a wholesale liner nursery based in Michigan, explains.
Ushio Sakazaki with Fairytrail Bride®
The power of the Fairytrail Cascade Hydrangea series
The Cascade Hydrangea movement began with Fairytrail Bride®, originally introduced in the UK as Runaway Bride® garland hydrangea by Ushio Sakazaki, the plant breeder from Japan. Known for his groundbreaking work in the horticultural world, Sakazaki created a hydrangea with a cascading habit. Runaway Bride made its debut winning Best in Show at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show. It was later brought to America under the name Fairytrail Bride. “It continued to captivate gardeners with its arching branches covered in white lacecap blooms” Its impact has been felt worldwide, and early this year, Fairytrail Bride hydrangea earned the 2025 Plant of the Year designation in the shrub category from the Nursery and Garden Industry in Victoria, Australia.
Fairytrail® Green
Four selections
“With its instant popularity, Fairytrail Bride paved the way for more exciting introductions. To date, the series includes these four selections: the Fairytrail Bride- The original showstopper, with an abundance of white lacecap flowers spilling gracefully over its trailing branches, Fairytrail Green – A unique twist on the classic, featuring green-tinted mophead blooms that add an unexpected and modern flair to the garden, Fairytrail White – Pure and pristine, this variety delivers an abundance of crisp white mophead flowers for a refined, elegant look, and Fairytrail Fresco – The newest addition to the collection, offering a fresh palette of color blooms that can transition from pink, to Caribbean blue, depending on soil.”
Fairytrail® White
A game-changer for gardeners and retailers
The Fairytrail series of cascade hydrangeas provides new opportunities for both growers and retailers, offering a product that stands out in garden centers, the liner nursery says. “Their versatility makes them ideal for patio containers, hanging baskets, and landscape borders, giving customers fresh ways to incorporate hydrangeas into their outdoor spaces.”
Fairytrail Fresco™
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Spring Meadow Nursery
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