Hydrangea arborescens typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
Also Known As - smooth hydrangeaThe smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is an attractive deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. This is a hardy plant with an average height and spread of 6-8 feet and clusters of fragrant, white blooming flowers from May to September. Smooth hydrangeas prefer moist, acidic soil and full or partial shade and are easily cultivated in cottage gardens and borders. This variety of hydrangea is great as a low hedge, a specimen plant, or in naturalized areas, and deer generally won't bother it! It's also well-suited for pollution tolerant plantings near roads or in cities.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Part shade
Fruits:
brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Smooth hydrangeas should be watered about 1-2inches per week, but not more than 1-2inches at a time. During periods of extreme drought, water more frequently and deeply. Water plants in the morning to allow the foliage to dry which will help to prevent leaf and stem diseases. For best plant health, avoid wetting the foliage and water directly to the ground. If drought conditions persist for an extended period, then water deeply once every 7-10 days.
sunlight
Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) plants prefer partial or dapple shade, though if grown in full sun (for 6 or more hours a day), they will need to be monitored for signs of wilt, leaf scorch, or dieback. To ensure optimal health and bloom production, they should be placed in an area with some shade in the hotter parts of the day. This means that the majority (around 4 hours) of the necessary sunlight should be acquired in the morning or late afternoon/early evening, when the sun isn't at its strongest.
pruning
Smooth hydrangeas should be pruned each year in late winter or early spring. Prune the shrubs down to 8-12 inches in height by removing all of the old wood as well as any dead or broken branches. This will help encourage vigorous, new growth throughout the season. In addition, selectively thinning out some of the interior branches (as well as deadheading spent blossoms) will help to keep the overall shape of the shrub and will keep it healthy and vibrant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Hydrangea arborescens typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Hydrangea arborescens is in July and August.
