<i>Hydrangea arborescens</i> ‘Green Dragon’ | Green Dragon Smooth Hydrangea
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon' is a unique and striking shrub known for its distinctive lime-green flower heads that add a fresh, vibrant touch to the garden. The large, dome-shaped blooms emerge in mid-summer, featuring a mix of tiny fertile flowers surrounded by showy, petal-like sepals, all in varying shades of green. As the season progresses, the flowers take on subtle hints of cream, adding depth and interest to the display. The foliage is equally notable, with leaves that are deeply lobed and have a somewhat jagged appearance, setting them apart from the smoother, more rounded leaves of standard hydrangea varieties. This unusual leaf shape adds an extra layer of texture to the plant, making 'Green Dragon' a standout choice for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a striking specimen plant.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon' is a unique and striking shrub known for its distinctive lime-green flower heads that add a fresh, vibrant touch to the garden. The large, dome-shaped blooms emerge in mid-summer, featuring a mix of tiny fertile flowers surrounded by showy, petal-like sepals, all in varying shades of green. As the season progresses, the flowers take on subtle hints of cream, adding depth and interest to the display. The foliage is equally notable, with leaves that are deeply lobed and have a somewhat jagged appearance, setting them apart from the smoother, more rounded leaves of standard hydrangea varieties. This unusual leaf shape adds an extra layer of texture to the plant, making 'Green Dragon' a standout choice for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a striking specimen plant.
DESCRIPTION
Hydrangea arborescens 'Green Dragon' is a unique and striking shrub known for its distinctive lime-green flower heads that add a fresh, vibrant touch to the garden. The large, dome-shaped blooms emerge in mid-summer, featuring a mix of tiny fertile flowers surrounded by showy, petal-like sepals, all in varying shades of green. As the season progresses, the flowers take on subtle hints of cream, adding depth and interest to the display. The foliage is equally notable, with leaves that are deeply lobed and have a somewhat jagged appearance, setting them apart from the smoother, more rounded leaves of standard hydrangea varieties. This unusual leaf shape adds an extra layer of texture to the plant, making 'Green Dragon' a standout choice for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a striking specimen plant.
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Family: Hydrangeaceae
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Green, maturing to white
Bloom time: Summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
