Hydrangea aborescens Bubble Bath
Hydrangea aborescens 'Bubble Bath' photo courtesy of Blooming Easy Plants
Smooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea ‘Bubble Bath’ is a compact, free-flowering smooth hydrangea producing abundant rounded clusters of creamy white blooms that create a light, frothy effect from early summer onward. Strong stems hold the flowers upright without flopping, even after rain. Its naturally tidy habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub borders where the classic hydrangea look is desired in a more manageable size.

  • Height: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Spread: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Hardiness: Zone 3-8
  • Sun or Shade: sun to part shade
  • Bloom Time: early to late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: creamy white becoming whiter
  • Critter Resistance: some resistance to rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees and other small pollinators

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood, allowing reliable flowering even after cold winters or hard pruning. Provide consistent moisture, especially during hot weather. Plants tolerate heavier soils but perform best when compost is incorporated at planting. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape or control size; hard pruning encourages strong new growth and abundant blooms.

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