smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens LIL ANNIE
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
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.
