This versatile hydrangea tolerates a wide variety of conditions and is ideal for borders or natural areas. It benefits from an annual pruning in late winter to prevent the heavy blooms from flopping.
Latin Name
Hydrangea arborescens
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Also Known As
Smooth Hydrangea Sevenbark
Type of Plant
Shrubs
Bloom Season
June - September
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 5'
Max Spread: 5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade
Part Shade
Part Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Eastern United States
History
Washington first purchased hydrangeas from John Bartram in 1792 to plant on the Bowling Green.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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