Hydrangea arborescens 'FlowerFull'
Smooth Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- White blooms cover the plant in summer
- Strong stems stay upright, even in rain and wind
- Leaves are disease-resistant and remain clean during the season
- Abundant blooms start white and slowly age to green
- 2-3X more blooms than other arborescens varieties
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
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: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- 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 Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
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.