Some varieties can grow up to 8 feet tall but dwarf versions are typically under 5 feet. Panicles bloom on new wood so prune in late winter or early spring. This charming panicle hydrangea blooms ...

While stunning oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia ... that will absolutely thrive in that bright sunny spot. It's a dwarf crape myrtle variety known as Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke'.