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Hydrangea arborescens subsp. radiata 'Samantha'
Smooth Hydrangea
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSHydrangea arborescens subsp. radiata 'Samantha' - Glorious white mopheads top handsome dark green leaves with blinding silvery-white undersides. The mopheads are sometimes infused with bare pink which is lovely. This is basically the mop-head version of H. arborescens subsp. radiata which conversely is the lace cap version of 'Samantha'! Both are beautiful. Part shade in fertile, draining soil. Can be cut back seasonally as Hydrangea arborescens flowers on new wood. 'Samantha' was introduced by Wilkerson Mill Gardens. Established pot grown starter shrub from cutting. If ordered in our autumn shipping window these will arrive pruned for next year's performance.
Characteristics and Attributes for Hydrangea arborescens subsp. radiata 'Samantha'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Hedgerow
- Natural Garden
- Specimen
- Labyrinth
- Woodland
- Shrub Border
- Hedge
- Cutting Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
- Moist
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown
Genus Overview: Hydrangea arborescens
Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
This is the Smooth Hydrangea which is native to the southeastern U. S. They come in lace cap and mop head forms, one even flowering pink, this from Don Jacobs of Eco Gardens in Decatur, Georgia. Some cultivars and selections have more interesting foliage than others. These attributes will be described in detail. They are of very easy disposition with long bloom. They flower on new wood and can be pruned back annually. Site all Hydrangea arborescens in full to mostly sunny exposures in any good garden soil. All of the following are cutting grown.