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'''''Hydrangea arborescens''''', commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of [[Hydrangea]] native to eastern [[North America]]. | '''''Hydrangea arborescens''''', commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of [[Hydrangea]] native to eastern [[North America]]. | ||
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| − | + | Hydrangea arborescens, Linn. (H. urticifolia, Hort.). Erect shrub, 4-10 ft.: lvs. long-petioled, ovate, acute or acuminate, rounded or cordate at the base, serrate, green and glabrous on both sides or somewhat pubescent or glaucous beneath, 3-6 in. long: cymes 2-5 in. broad, with none or few sterile fls. June, July. N. J. to Iowa, south to Fla. and Mo. | |
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== Cultivation == | == Cultivation == | ||
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=== Propagation === | === Propagation === | ||
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*The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. It is noted for having very large inflorescens (flower heads)that emerge green turn white and then age to green. The blooms are so large and heavy they often flop to the ground after a rain. | *The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. It is noted for having very large inflorescens (flower heads)that emerge green turn white and then age to green. The blooms are so large and heavy they often flop to the ground after a rain. | ||
*The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to ''[[Viburnum]] plicatum''. The blooms are not as large as 'Annabelle' and are typically more irregular or lumpy. | *The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to ''[[Viburnum]] plicatum''. The blooms are not as large as 'Annabelle' and are typically more irregular or lumpy. | ||
*The cultivar ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a small, weeaked stemed plant with attractive, fully doubled tepals (sterile flowers). | *The cultivar ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a small, weeaked stemed plant with attractive, fully doubled tepals (sterile flowers). | ||
*The cultivar ‘NCAH1’ (syn '''[http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/invincibelle.htm INVINCIBELLE]'''<sup>TM</sup> '''Spirit''') is the first 'Annabelle' type hydrangea with bright pink flowers. Like the species it is cold hardy, heat tolerant and relaible flowering. The mature stems are stronger than 'Annabelle' and are less likely to flop. This cultivar is also unique in that it continues to produce new flowers after the initial bloom. | *The cultivar ‘NCAH1’ (syn '''[http://www.colorchoiceplants.com/invincibelle.htm INVINCIBELLE]'''<sup>TM</sup> '''Spirit''') is the first 'Annabelle' type hydrangea with bright pink flowers. Like the species it is cold hardy, heat tolerant and relaible flowering. The mature stems are stronger than 'Annabelle' and are less likely to flop. This cultivar is also unique in that it continues to produce new flowers after the initial bloom. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Image:Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora' Flowers 2606px.jpg|Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora" | Image:Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora' Flowers 2606px.jpg|Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora" | ||
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Image:Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens).jpg|Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea | Image:Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens).jpg|Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea | ||
Image: Annabelle hydrangea 2s.jpg|Flowers of Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea | Image: Annabelle hydrangea 2s.jpg|Flowers of Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | ||
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Revision as of 02:16, 10 February 2010
| Habit | shrub
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| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | E North America |
| Bloom: | ❀ | mid summer, late summer, early fall |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun, part-sun, shade |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate, dry |
| Features: | ✓ | deciduous, bees, cut flowers, butterflys, drought tolerant |
| USDA Zones: | 3 to 9 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | pink, white |
Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of Hydrangea native to eastern North America.
Read about Hydrangea arborescens in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Hydrangea arborescens, Linn. (H. urticifolia, Hort.). Erect shrub, 4-10 ft.: lvs. long-petioled, ovate, acute or acuminate, rounded or cordate at the base, serrate, green and glabrous on both sides or somewhat pubescent or glaucous beneath, 3-6 in. long: cymes 2-5 in. broad, with none or few sterile fls. June, July. N. J. to Iowa, south to Fla. and Mo.
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Cultivation
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Cultivars
- The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. It is noted for having very large inflorescens (flower heads)that emerge green turn white and then age to green. The blooms are so large and heavy they often flop to the ground after a rain.
- The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to Viburnum plicatum. The blooms are not as large as 'Annabelle' and are typically more irregular or lumpy.
- The cultivar ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a small, weeaked stemed plant with attractive, fully doubled tepals (sterile flowers).
- The cultivar ‘NCAH1’ (syn INVINCIBELLETM Spirit) is the first 'Annabelle' type hydrangea with bright pink flowers. Like the species it is cold hardy, heat tolerant and relaible flowering. The mature stems are stronger than 'Annabelle' and are less likely to flop. This cultivar is also unique in that it continues to produce new flowers after the initial bloom.
Gallery
Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora"
Wild Hydrangea v. Annabelle
Hydrangea arborescens
Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea
Flowers of Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
External links
- w:Hydrangea arborescens. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Hydrangea arborescens QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
