Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'
Smooth Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large 14" lace cap flowers
- Thick bluish green foliage
- Drought tolerant
- Host and nectar plant for the hydrangea sphinx
- Fast growing shrub for a shady border
- Great cut flower also pretty in dried arrangements
- Easy to grow and adaptable
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and partial shade. Tolerates full sun if grown with consistent moisture. Water regularly until established and weekly from then on. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, cut plant back to 1/3 of its height. Mulching is beneficial. One application of a slow release, acidic fertilizer in spring. The flower color of these plants is not affected by soil pH.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hydrangea
Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
Loosely and widely branched with broad, pointed green leaves. Yellow fall color. White, pink or green flowers bloom in flat clusters or rounded balls in early to late summer. Great for mass plantings, shrub borders, woodland gardens or as a specimen.