Hydrangea, Smooth 'FlowerFull®'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Description
FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.
Hydrangea arborescens 'BAIFUL'
Brand: First Editions
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Details
FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its strikingly bold and coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced landscape composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.
FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 4 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Mature Height (Range) | 2 - 5 feet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Hydrangea |