Method of estimation of decorative effect of Hydrangea L

In the article results of studying of decorative of qualities of 8 species and 15 cultivars Hydrangea L. in the conditions of introduction in the Botanical garden-institute of Ufa are resulted. The scale of estimation of their decorative effect is offered. Three cultivars are high-decorative, rest cultivars and 7 species belong to group of decorative plants, 1 species belong to group of less decorative. Studied species and cultivars of Hydrangea may be widely used for landscaping in conditions of the Bashkir Cis - Urals.