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| Hydrangea arborescens
Smooth hydrangeaCulture: This fibrous rooted shrub is easy to transplant and grow. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, is pH adaptable and grows in sun or shade. Because flowers are produced on new wood, this shrub can be pruned to the ground in winter or early spring and it will re-grow and flower the next season. The large inflorescences of the cultivated types tend to droop to the ground in the rain, and often to not make it back up to their original positions when they dry off. This can create an unkempt appearance. Several insect problems may attack, including aphids, scale, mites and nematodes. The diseases include wilt, bud blight, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Despite this list, none seem to be very serious. Usage: The large flowers in late summer put on quite a show. An old-fashioned favorite, hydrangeas are often found around older homes but are also being used in current landscapes. The larger inflorescences of the newer cultivated types lend themselves to specimen use. |
