Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' | Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo', commonly known as the Smooth Hydrangea, is a cultivar that features large, showy clusters of white flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. The flowers start off as pale green before turning pure white as they mature, creating a soft, luminous effect. These blooms are arranged in rounded, flat-topped panicles that provide a substantial visual impact without overwhelming the garden.
'Abetwo' is admired for its reliable blooming season and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. The white blooms stand out beautifully against its rich, dark green foliage, offering a delicate contrast as the plant blooms into the warmer months. This cultivar is ideal for adding a gentle elegance to borders, mixed plantings, or shaded garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo', commonly known as the Smooth Hydrangea, is a cultivar that features large, showy clusters of white flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. The flowers start off as pale green before turning pure white as they mature, creating a soft, luminous effect. These blooms are arranged in rounded, flat-topped panicles that provide a substantial visual impact without overwhelming the garden.
'Abetwo' is admired for its reliable blooming season and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. The white blooms stand out beautifully against its rich, dark green foliage, offering a delicate contrast as the plant blooms into the warmer months. This cultivar is ideal for adding a gentle elegance to borders, mixed plantings, or shaded garden areas.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo', commonly known as the Smooth Hydrangea, is a cultivar that features large, showy clusters of white flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. The flowers start off as pale green before turning pure white as they mature, creating a soft, luminous effect. These blooms are arranged in rounded, flat-topped panicles that provide a substantial visual impact without overwhelming the garden.
'Abetwo' is admired for its reliable blooming season and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. The white blooms stand out beautifully against its rich, dark green foliage, offering a delicate contrast as the plant blooms into the warmer months. This cultivar is ideal for adding a gentle elegance to borders, mixed plantings, or shaded garden areas.
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Pale green, turning white as they age
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Regular water
Maintenance: Moderate; prune back in early spring to promote fresh growth and more flowers
Growing zone: Zones 3-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
