Arborescens

This family of lacecap and mophead hydrangeas is hardy from USDA zone 4 to 9 and bloom on new wood. These smooth leaf hydrangeas can take full sun in most northern gardens. Arborescens will require some shade in hot and humid regions. This family is native to the United States. Blooms come early in the summer/late spring and will keep going through the summer into fall. Prune in early spring to keep bloom size smaller and stems from flopping.   Habit is generally as wide as they are tall and range in size from 3' to 6'.  Most are pollinator friendly, especially the lacecap types.