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What People
are Saying ...
I'm always suspicious of new
Hydrangea offerings. Many of them look ratty after their flush of bloom in
my tough Georgia climate. 'White Dome' not only is delightful in flower, but
the foliage is holding up beautifully, too. Of the 30+ Hydrangea cultivars
in my garden, 'White Dome' is in the top 3. Daryl Pulis, Mrs. GreenThumb -
Design and Consulting, Georgia, Zone 7
A beautiful shrub loaded with
long-lasting flowers. Also it should be noted that the long-lasting blooms
are wonderfully fragrant. Oddly this attribute is not noted in the
description of this shrub! - Diane O'Connell, Indiana, zone 5
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Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Bloom Time:
Mid-summer to fall
Bloom Color:
White
Foliage Color:
Dark green
Fall Color:
Yellow
Size:
4-6 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide
Exposure:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
Very adaptable, but proliferates in rich, well drained, moist soil. pH
adaptable.
Pruning:
In early spring. Blooms on new wood and tolerates being cut back to the
ground.
Watering:
If planted in full sun, sufficient moisture is needed. Will require
additional watering on hot dry summer. In South, should be planted in
partial shade.
Wildlife:
Butterlies
Type:
Deciduous
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized
for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Uses:
Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, winter gardens.
Breeder:
Darthuizer Nursery, the Netherlands
This hardy, strong
growing hydrangea rewards gardeners with clouds of big, lace white blooms.
The dome shaped flowers seem to float about the plant, and are held up by
sturdy stems that don’t droop, even after a heavy rain. This sturdy variety
won’t flop over like ‘Annabelle’ and so maintains a tidy appearance
throughout the season.
WHITE DOME®
is useful as a mass planting or incorporated into a woodland setting.
Largely trouble-free, it has few pests or diseases. It is a hardy hydrangea
that blooms on new wood, so even if killed to the ground by extreme weather
it will still produce summer flowers.
The blooms are extremely
attractive both in the landscape and as a cut flower. White Dome’s sturdy
stems make it a durable choice for both fresh and dried arrangements.
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