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Shop for beautiful Annabelle and Smooth Hydrangeas. Perfect for gardens in Zones 3-7, these hydrangeas are easy to grow and add stunning beauty to your space.
Explore a colorful collection of Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) at Wayside Gardens, where we celebrate the beauty and resilience of these stunning deciduous shrubs. Known for their large, snowball-like clusters of blooms, Smooth Hydrangeas, including the beloved Annabelle hydrangea with pure white 12-inch, globe-shaped flowerheads, offer a spectacular display. Because of our exceptionally broad hydrangea collection, you can find smooth hydrangeas with blooms in shades of vibrant lime green, stunning red, and deep mauve. Perfect for gardeners in zones 3-9, these hardy plants thrive in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, making them a versatile choice for your outdoor space.
Smooth Hydrangeas are a native to the Eastern United States' and popular in woodland gardens, bringing to life the serene beauty of an eco-friendly landscape. These deciduous shrubs bloom on new wood, ensuring a magnificent show of flowers in early spring through summer. Unlike their bigleaf cousins, Smooth Hydrangeas set buds in the spring, making them an ideal choice for colder climates where late winter frosts won’t damage early buds.
The secret to their success lies in their adaptability. Smooth Hydrangeas tolerate a variety of soil pH levels, preferring well-drained soils that maintain medium moisture. Pruning these beauties in late winter to early spring, before the flower heads form on the new wood, encourages robust growth and ensures an abundance of the characteristic flowers that dazzle in garden and dried arrangements alike.
Widely admired for their beauty, Smooth Hydrangeas are also celebrated for their ease of care. They are a perfect addition to mixed borders, where their mophead-style blooms provide a striking contrast against other plants. These shrubs can grow several feet tall, offering a lush backdrop or standalone feature to your garden setting.
Incorporating Smooth Hydrangeas into your garden is a nod to the rich biodiversity of the Eastern United States, where these plants dot the landscape with their impressive flower heads. Whether mass planted for a dramatic effect or used as a single specimen in a mixed border, Smooth Hydrangeas add a touch of elegance and charm. Because they bloom on new wood, you can enjoy their splendor without worrying about the timing of your pruning, making them a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners.
For those looking to enhance their garden's appeal with year-round interest, Smooth Hydrangeas are an excellent choice. Not only do they offer stunning blooms in early spring and summer, but their seed capsules and dried flower heads can also provide visual interest in the autumn and winter months. When planted in a location that receives partial shade, these hydrangeas will reward you with abundant flowering and healthy growth.
At Wayside Gardens, we understand the importance of selecting the right plants for your garden. That's why we offer a colorful selection of Incrediball hydrangeas, Invincibelle® hydrangeas and Annabelle Hydrangeas in our Smooth Hydrangea collection. Known for their robust growth, ease of care, and breathtaking beauty, these plants are reliable performs of beauty and health in your garden. By choosing Smooth Hydrangeas, you're selecting a plant that will thrive in well-drained soils, tolerate full sun to partial shade, and provide stunning blooms that can be enjoyed in the garden or as part of dried arrangements.
Whether you're looking to create a serene woodland garden or add a touch of elegance to your mixed border, Smooth Hydrangeas from Wayside Gardens are the perfect choice. With their impressive tolerance for a variety of garden conditions and their ability to produce beautiful blooms on new wood, they are a must-have for any gardener looking for a stunning native bush. Shop our selection today and discover the possibilities for these hardy, beautiful hydrangea bushes in your garden.
Discover tips to ensure your hydrangeas thrive, from soil preparation to pruning techniques, by following our expert advice on the Hydrangea Planting and General Care Guide and the How to Prune Hydrangea Plants blog.