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Grandiflora Hydrangea

Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora'

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Overview

The Grandiflora Hydrangea, or Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora', is a deciduous shrub known for its large, showy white flower clusters. It typically grows 3-5 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for foundation plantings or as a border specimen. Blooms persist from mid-summer into fall, with flowers gradually aging to a pale green. Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3-9, offering wide climate adaptability.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Shrub
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — commonly known as the Grandiflora Hydrangea or Hills of Snow

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
10–25 Ft.
Mature width
8–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

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Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — green backdrop throughout the growing season.<br><br>Its most striking feature; is a robust
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — Initially, the blooms appear as a pale green before maturing to a pristine white
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — green backdrop throughout the growing season.<br><br>Its most striking feature
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — commonly known as the Grandiflora Hydrangea or Hills of Snow; well-drained soil with partial to
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — making it an ideal choice for foundation plantings; this species is native to the United States
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — making it an ideal choice for foundation plantings
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — Blooms persist from mid-summer into fall, with flowers gradually aging to a pale green
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — Blooms persist from mid-summer into fall, with flowers gradually aging to a pale green; they will
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — heart-shaped leaves provide a lush; shrub for full or half
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — This species is native to the United States and thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 9
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — shrub for full or half
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — white flowers in the garden
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