FlowerFull® Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Baiful') is a heavily flowering smooth hydrangea prized for its exceptional flower production, strong stems, and long-lasting summer display. Unlike many hydrangeas that concentrate their blooms primarily at the ends of the branches, FlowerFull produces flower heads along the length of its stems, creating an exceptionally full and colorful appearance.
Large, rounded flower clusters emerge greenish-white before opening to bright white, covering the plant with blooms throughout summer. Its sturdy stems help support the abundant flowers and maintain an attractive, rounded habit without excessive flopping.
FlowerFull is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, flowering hedges, mass plantings, woodland edges, or as a specimen. As a smooth hydrangea, it blooms on new wood, providing dependable flowering even after cold winters.
More About FlowerFull Hydrangea
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Low Maintenance
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Moderate Growing
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Deciduous Flowering Shrub
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Extremely Heavy Flowering
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Blooms Along the Length of the Stems
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Long Blooming
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Strong, Sturdy Stems
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Foundation Planting, Flowering Hedge, Mixed Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Edge, Accent
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Dense, Rounded Habit
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Attracts Pollinators
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Excellent Cut Flower
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Blooms on New Wood
Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 4-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Characteristics
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
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Season of Interest: Summer into Fall
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Soil Moisture: Average to Moist, Well Draining
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Attributes: Flowering, Rounded, Long Blooming
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Foliage Color: Green
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Flower Color: Greenish-White Opening to White
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun to part shade. FlowerFull performs well with morning sun and some afternoon shade, particularly in warmer locations. It can tolerate full sun when provided with adequate moisture. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Watering:
Water consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. FlowerFull prefers average to moist soil and benefits from consistent moisture during hot summer weather and while actively flowering. Avoid allowing the soil to completely dry out for extended periods.
Fertilizing:
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins if needed. Avoid excessive fertilization, which can encourage excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
Pruning:
FlowerFull blooms on new wood and can be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged stems and prune as needed to maintain the desired size and shape. Because flowers develop on the current season's growth, winter pruning will not remove the upcoming season's flower buds.
