White Dome^{^®}

Hydrangea arborescens

Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Season
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
- 48 - 72 Inches

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White Dome^{^®} Hydrangea arborescens

Part Sun to Sun 48 - 72

This hardy, strong growing hydrangea rewards gardeners with clouds of big, lace white blooms. The dome shaped flowers are 6 to 10 inches in size and seem to float about the plant. The flowers are held up by sturdy stems that don't droop, even after a heavy rain. This sturdy variety won't flop over like 'Annabelle' and so maintains a tidy appearance throughout the season. WHITE DOME is useful as a mass planting or incorporated into a woodland setting. It's a great alternative to ornamental grasses to add winter interest to a landscape. Largely trouble-free, it has few pests or diseases. It is a hardy hydrangea that blooms on new wood, so even if killed to the ground by extreme weather it will still produce summer flowers and blooms are not affected by pH. The blooms are extremely attractive both in the landscape and as a cut flower. White Dome's sturdy stems make it a durable choice for both fresh and dried arrangements.

Features

Lacy white summer flowers dry for a beautiful winter effect. Sturdy stems are great for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Native.

Fall Interest

Winter Interest

Attracts:

Butterflies

Native to North America

Characteristics

Shrub Type:

Deciduous

Height Category:

Medium

Garden Height:

48 - 72 Inches

Spacing Maximum:

84 Inches

Spread:

48 - 72 Inches

Flower Colors:

White

Flower Shade:

White

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Shade:

Dark Green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Part Sun to Sun

Blooms On:

New Wood

Bloom Time:

Mid-Summer to Fall

Hardiness Zones:

3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Uses:

Cut Flower

Uses:

Dried Flower

Uses:

Landscape

Uses Notes:

Good in groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, as a specimen, and in winter gardens. The dried flowers are very distinctive in flower arrangements.

Duration:

Shrub

Water Category:

Average

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Maintenance Notes:

Very adaptable to different soil conditions, but proliferates in rich, well-drained, moist soil. Adaptable to a range of pH; soil pH will not affect flower color. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting the plant down to the ground. Blooms on new wood. If planted in full sun, sufficient moisture is needed. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.

Patent Information:

White Dome^® Hydrangea arborescens 'Dardom' PP: 14168