Hornady Cartridge Handbook 11th Edition

Introduction

A hardy, showy shrub which features enormous ball-shaped light green to white flower heads in mid summer, lasting for a long time. It has large, heart-shaped green foliage. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. An extremely reliable Hydrangea.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1 – 1.25m (3 – 4 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 – 1.25m (3 – 4 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Cut or Dried Flowers, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Pale green turning to pure white.
Flowering Time: July – September
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Treat this Hydrangea like a perennial and prune it down to 3in in spring.
Light: Partial sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil.
Soil: Thrives in enriched, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.