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Hydrangea arborescens Haas' Halo
Haas' Halo Smooth Hydrangea
- » Large 14" lace cap flowers
- » Thick bluish-green foliage
- » Drought tolerant
- » Host and nectar plant for the hydrangea sphinx
- » Fast growing shrub for a shady border
- » Great cut flower, also pretty in dried arrangements
- » Easy to grow and adaptable
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:3-5 ft
- Spread:3-5 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Lovely bluish-green foliage is thick and hearty and sets off the huge 14" white lace cap blooms that are mostly fertile flowers. These tiny flowers offer nectar for beneficial insects and butterflies while the larger sterile flowers around the edge offer a splash of pure white and act as a landing pad in July and August. It's perfect for planting in a transitional area between the woods and lawn or massed to form a haven for birds and other wildlife. Its upright bushy form has excellent structure with minimal pruning and its stout sturdy stems keep those massive flowers upright and never flop!
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Native |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea arborescens Haas' Halo
Grows best in average to medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade although it is quite adaptable to different soil types except for very dry. Tolerates more sun the northern part of it’s range. Blooms on new wood so you may cut it back in late winter to 1-2’ to keep the shrub looking young and vigorous.