Smooth Hydrangeas

Smooth Hydrangeas For Sale - Wild Beauty For Every Garden!

Discover the timeless charm and easy-growing joy of Smooth Hydrangeas at Nature Hills Nursery. These native flowering shrubs bring lush texture, bountiful blooms, and pollinator-friendly elegance to any landscape.

Smooth Hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens), also known as Wild Hydrangea or Sevenbark, are a beloved native species from the eastern United States. Hardy in USDA growing zones 3 through 9, these deciduous shrubs are renowned for their reliability, adaptability, and stunning flower displays.

Perfect for creating a woodland border, cottage garden, or pollinator paradise, Smooth Hydrangeas mix and match with other Hydrangea types, and are a showstopping choice!

What Makes Smooth Hydrangeas Special?

• Native Heritage: As a U.S. native species, Smooth Hydrangeas are well adapted to local growing conditions and offer important wildlife support.
  
  
• Prolific Bloomers: Expect enormous, cloud-like clusters of white or soft pink blooms from early to mid-summer that often continue into fall.
  
  
• Low Maintenance: These resilient shrubs thrive in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and don't demand much fuss.
  
  
• Soil Tolerance: Smooth Hydrangeas prefer moist, well-drained soils but can tolerate clay or rocky soils with proper care.
  
  
• Seasonal Interest: Beyond blooms, some varieties offer striking fall foliage or attractive peeling bark, adding multi-season appeal.

Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, you'll love how easy it is to grow Smooth Hydrangeas.

How to Choose the Right Smooth Hydrangea

Use our easy filter options to narrow down your selection by:

• USDA Hardiness Zone
• Bloom Time and Color
• Sun Exposure
• Mature Height and Spread
• Growth Rate
• Fall Foliage Appeal

Nature Hills makes it simple to find the ideal shrub for your garden design. Whether you're looking for a compact variety for a foundation planting or a larger cultivar for a privacy hedge, there's a Smooth Hydrangea ready to shine in your space!

Shopping with Confidence at Nature Hills

As America’s largest online plant nursery, family-owned Nature Hills Nursery has been trusted since 2001. We take the guesswork out of gardening by:

• Only shipping when it’s planting time in your region.
  
  
• Using Plant Sentry™ to ensure plants meet local regulations.
  
  
• Offering tools like the Plant Zone Map, state-specific plant search, and detailed planting guides.

Each plant is backed by decades of horticultural knowledge and shipped with care to arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive!

FAQs About Smooth Hydrangeas

1. How tall do Smooth Hydrangeas grow?
   Most varieties grow between 3 to 6 feet tall and wide, but some can reach larger sizes depending on conditions and pruning. Learn how to plant Hydrangeas in our Garden Blog!
2. Do Smooth Hydrangeas bloom on new or old wood?
   They bloom on new wood, meaning they can be pruned back in late winter or early spring and will still flower abundantly that season.
3. Are Smooth Hydrangeas good for pollinators?
   Yes! Native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects are attracted to their nectar-rich flowers.
4. Do Smooth Hydrangea need full sun?
   These native Hydrangeas and their cultivars are very adaptable! They flower well in full sun with sufficient moisture, but can also thrive in partial shade.
5. How do I care for Wild Hydrangeas after planting?
   Keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Use the Finger Test to know when to water, and apply a layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.