Melinda Myers

Smooth Hydrangea

Botanical Name

Hydrangea arborescens

Max Zone

9

Height

3 to 5 feet

Width

3 to 5 feet

Flowers

June: large, start green change to white, then brown

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Keep soil moist in full sun
• Forms flowers on new growth
• Prune late winter after the worst of winter has passed /early spring before growth begins (You’ll enjoy the winter interest & increased hardiness
  • OR prune in fall for a neater appearance over winter
• Prune all stems back to 12 to 15” above the ground, then prune half of these back to ground level for less floppy growth
  • OR All stems back to several inches above the ground – results in floppier growth

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Annabelle - flower clusters up to 12 inches wide
• Grandiflora - Hills of Snow Hydrangea, flower heads 6 to 8 inches wide
• Invincibelle Spirit- pink flowers
• Incrediball – large round flowers. 5’ tall and wide