As a comment about Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla L.A. Dreamin'™ Lindsey Ann), frankrichards16 wrote:

Hydrangea macrophylla LA Dreamin® 'Lindsey Ann' (PP26249, 2015) was patented by John David Bakale Jr. (Allendale, MI). Per the patent, it was discovered in the spring of 1998 in a cultivated location in Allendale, Mich.  According to marketing hype, it produces shades of pink, blue and purple flowers without inputs of aluminum sulfate or other chemicals. This trait is not noted in the patent? Apparently the multi-colored display occurs only if your soil is not to acid or basic. Also, has a better display on mature plants. Time will tell, I ordered one this year (2018).
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Aug 2, 2021 2:00 AM CST
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Actually, it does say it in the patent - quote: "Produces multiple unique flowers which will then produce new flowered sepals having pink, mauve, and blue colors." The catch does seem to be that it in strongly acidic or alkaline soils it does the usual pink/blue thing, so I am not sure how truly unique it really is - lots of hydrangeas can't make their minds up when in neutral soil. But hey, you don't actually have to produce scientific proof when you make a patent application - they are just 'claims'. I think that is a significant weakness in the US Plant Patent system (to put it politely!).
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