Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE
Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE is a deciduous shrub with stunning mop-head flowers blooming for months in shades of pink and white. This shrub has dark green leaves and is perfect for small gardens and landscapes. Its smooth, ivory colored bark creates added texture in the landscape. LIL ANNIE is a very versatile, easy to care for plant that will tolerate sun or shade and requires only moderate watering. Its flowers, although shorter lived than other hydrangea varieties, will still produce blooms for you all season long. Its long blooming period and versatility makes LIL ANNIE a wonderful addition to any garden!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Division,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Smooth hydrangea require moderate watering. Water the plant well and then allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again. During the growing season, plan to water your hydrangea 1-2 times a week. Increase watering during hot, dry weather to ensure that the soil around the plant remains moist. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a month or even less.
sunlight
Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE) is best grown in full sunlight, usually 6- 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. If grown in partial shade, it tends to flower less. When temperatures become too hot in the summer it would be beneficial to provide shade for the plant during the hottest part of the day. Additionally, the lack of direct sunlight can reduce the effectiveness of fertilizer and subsequent flowering.
pruning
Smooth hydrangeas, also known as Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE, should be pruned soon after bloom. This is usually in late June to early July. Pruning should not be extensive; to minimize stress to the shrub, prune only a third of the oldest growth at a time. This helps stimulate new growth, allowing for better flowering in the summer months. Keep in mind that this plant blooms on new growth, so pruning too much can reduce flowering. Additionally, remove any dead, diseased, or otherwise damaged stems and branches.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
