Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata' Variegated Lacecap Hydrangea Hydrangeas are a shade loving plant that flower through summer and autumn. This variety has lovely white and green variegated large leaves and Hen and chicken type flowers that are a blue to white colour. It is slower to establish because of its variegated foliage but once established will grow into a deciduous shrub to 1. 2 meters. Best planted in a cool shady position.