Hydrangea, FlowerFull Hydrangea arborescens 'BAIFUL' Height: 4 feet Spread: 5 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3a Brand: First Editions Description: A beautiful selection that features enormous ball-shaped white flower heads in mid summer, lasting for a very long time; great cut flower quality; an excellent focal point in garden beds and landscapes; improved disease resistance; low maintenance Ornamental Features Hydrangea, FlowerFull features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Hydrangea, FlowerFull is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its strikingly bold and coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced landscape composition. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics. Hydrangea, FlowerFull is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Hydrangea, FlowerFull will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub does best in partial shade to shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
