The FlowerFull Hydrangea Stands Tall in the Garden

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How to Grow a FlowerFull Hydrangea

Hydflowerfull 060 14239 — This smooth hydrangea won’t flop in summer storms.

Meet the newest edition from First Editions Trees & Shrubs. Classic charm meets sturdy stems in this tough-yet-pretty perennial! The new 2025 FlowerFull hydrangea variety from Bailey Nurseries stands strong even in rain and heavy wind. Its upright stems and disease-resistant foliage are topped with charming white blooms. Mix this sturdy perennial in with other border shrubs for maximum impact.

This hydrangea grows best in part sun, but it can tolerate full sun in the north. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall in Zones 3 to 8.

A handy hydrangea watering tip: Hydrangeas prefer consistent moisture. Beat the summer heat by watering them thoroughly in the morning as needed and when it’s cooler.

FlowerFull Hydrangea Basics

Botanical name: Hydrangea arborescens
Growing zones: 3 to 8
Attracts: Bees and butterflies
Light: Part sun, but can tolerate full sun
Size: 3 to 4 feet tall
Grown for: Two to three impressive rounds of white blooms in summer that fade to green with age
Foliage: Dark green, spade-shaped leaves provide a striking contrast to its white blooms.

Psst—these are the different types of hydrangeas you need in your garden.

Benefits of Growing a Flowerfull Hydrangea

Hydflowerfull 071 14239 — Blooms start white and change to green.

FlowerFull lives up to its name. Bailey Nurseries advertises that it produces two to three times more blooms in a growing season than other smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens). It also lauds this hydrangea’s ability to stand up to severe weather, claiming that the stems won’t flop over in the wind or rain. The grower also says the foliage is resistant to disease and that the plant is an overall low-maintenance option.

The beautiful flowers start out white and change to light green over time.

For those invested in growing a pollinator garden, the Flowerfull Smooth Hydrangea is a great option to include. The plant brings in bees and butterflies.

Next, learn when to prune hydrangeas for big, showy blooms.

Sources

Bailey Nurseries, “FlowerFull Smooth Hydrangea“
First Editions, “FlowerFull Smooth Hydrangea“

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Kaitlin Stainbrook

Kaitlin Stainbrook has been writing about birding and gardening for nearly a decade. While the associate editor of Birds & Blooms magazine, she dove deep into all aspects of birding and gardening and worked closely with experts in the field. She continues to learn all she can about birding and gardening, and is always looking for houseplants he...

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