Plant of the Month | Smooth Hydrangea (Arborescens)
As the summer sun begins to warm Midwestern gardens, this shade loving hydrangea, the Smooth Stem Hydrangea or Hydrangea arborescens, known for its lush, dome-shaped clusters of delicate flowers, not only enhances garden aesthetics but also offers remarkable adaptability to the local climate. To read more about planting recommendations, maintenance advice, and recommended cultivars to help Chicago gardeners make the most of this exquisite plant, click here.
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Hydrangea, Annabelle
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Unit price perAnnabelle Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.


Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit
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Hydrangea, Pinkerella
From $39.99
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Unit price perLove the color pink? Get plenty of it with this strong performing hydrangea. It blooms in mid to late summer, and has a beautiful colorway from the moment it blooms to the day it finally dries, without ever going murky or dull. You won't have to deadhead either, the dried flower heads are a beautiful accent in the winter garden. You'll find it's easy to care for, as it's a cultivar of our native arborescens and produces nice clean foliage in North American gardens. It's great in a hedge, a long-lasting perennial accent and a delight in a large patio pot.
Hydrangea, Incrediball
From $49.99
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Unit price perIncrediball® Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Hydrangea, Limetta
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Unit price perThis dwarf, rounded selection features enormous lime green flower heads in mid summer, held upright on strong stems and lasting for a very long time; prune to a few inches from the ground in spring; blooms on new growth; great as an accent or border plant

Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit Ruby
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Unit price perInvincibelle Spirit II hydrangea represents the best in full-sized pink 'Annabelle' hydrangeas. It offers handsome, dark green foliage, sturdy, strong stems that prevent flopping, and large blooms of deep pink that age to an attractive green. Plus, it reblooms, delivering waves of fresh flowers through autumn.

Hydrangea, Wee White
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Unit price perThis dwarf, rounded selection features enormous white flower heads in summer, held upright on strong stems and lasting for a long time; prune to a few inches from the ground in spring; blooms on new growth; great as an accent or border plant; reblooming

Hydrangea, Bounty
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Unit price perHydrangea, Mini Mauvette
From $49.99
Unit price perHydrangea, Mini Mauvette
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Unit price perInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Hydrangea features bold balls of hot pink flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Hydrangea, Incrediball Blush
From $59.99
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Unit price perIncrediball hydrangeas are beloved for their stout stems and massive blooms. Incrediball ® Blush hydrangea adds a new color to the series - a beautiful silvery-pink. This hydrangea combines the rock-solid reliability of the classic 'Annabelle' hydrangea with the improved stem strength, bodacious blooms, and enormous flowers of the Incrediball series. Enjoy these fabulous blooms every year.
Smooth Hydrangea, Flowerfull
From $59.99
Unit price perSmooth Hydrangea, Flowerfull
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Unit price perFlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

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