Re: Hydrangea
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Hydrangea
- From: R* D*
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:20:55 -0500
I did not see Peggy's posting until this a.m., so apologies if someone
already replied.
Wild Hydrangea is H. arborescens and it is a nifty plant in that it blooms
in DEEP shade. I've had my shrub for years and it is never troubled by
insects, does not need extra water even under drought conditions, and
certainly gets no extra mulch in winter. I have never fed it. I'm sure
yours would appreciate a little extra pampering the first few years you
have it, but after that you can leave it alone. A great native plant!
There are cultivars, one called 'Annabelle' and another called
'Grandiflora,' which is the one I have. 'Annabelle' is especially popular.
I presume you have the straight species if you got it from your native
plant society.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Sun, 7 Nov 1999, Peggy L Kinnetz wrote:
> While we're on the topic, does anyone have any information on a plant
> named 'wild hydrangea?' I got it this summer from the native plant sale
> at a state conservation site dedicated to education. Would anyone have
> any idea what would its requirements be, like shold I leave leaves around
> it this fall to act as a mulch or should I be careful of smothering?
>
