Hydrangea arborescens

Smooth Hydrangea, Hills of Snow

This is a wide-ranging group of evergreens and climbing species that includes the old-fashioned, ever-popular deciduous shrub. Plant the fast-grower in a mass in partial shade or in tubs, and be sure to water heavily. Adding aluminum sulfate to make the soil more acid produces blue-tinted flowers, while adding lime creates neutral to alkaline soil which flavors pink-tinted flowers. Remove old flowers and deadwood to control shape immediately after flowering.

This shade-loving shrub has clusters of flowers whose color depends on the soil's pH. Neutral or slightly alkaline soil produces pink flowers, while acidic soil results in blue.

Attributes - Hydrangea arborescens

Plant Type: Shrub, Tree

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 5 ft. to 8 ft.

Width: 8 ft.

Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade

Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Long Blooming, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust.

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Hydrangea arborescens

Smooth Hydrangea, Hills of Snow

Attributes - Hydrangea arborescens

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