This New Hydrangea Variety Is Made to Give You More Blooms-by Christianna Silva

Aptly named FlowerFull, the new hydrangea produces stronger stems and is more resistant to disease.

Bailey Nurseries

It’s so easy to love hydrangeas. They’re relatively easy to grow in almost any climate, they bloom in from spring through the fall, and come in all colors and sizes. The plant needs water (hence the “hydor” part of its name) but other than that, caring for it is simple.

And you might say, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. But this new variation of hydrangea, brought to you by Bailey Nurseries, might change your mind: By next spring (less than a year away) you’re going to see the brand new FlowerFull hydrangea at nurseries and hardware stores.

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“‘You’re introducing another hydrangea?’ We’ve heard it, and we get it. The goal is not to flood the market with ‘just another hydrangea,'” reads an announcement post on the Bailey Nurseries website. “First Editions will only introduce a new variety that truly provides a unique attribute. And this first foray into Hydrangea arborescens does just that. FlowerFull Smooth Hydrangea solves the frustrations of weak stems and foliar diseases, providing better genetics from the greenhouse to the garden.”

According to Bailey Nurseries, the growers behind First Editions Shrubs & Trees, the FlowerFull will supply your garden with two to three times more blooms per season than your typical hydrangea, along with stronger stems that won’t “flop in the wind and rain” and will help the flowers stay healthy throughout the entire season. They’re also more disease-resistant, encouraging that beautiful lush foliage you love so much to stay around later. And, what’s more, is that this variety is even more low-maintenance than its famously low-maintenance counterpart.

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“In our years of pre-introduction trials, we’ve seen that FlowerFull consistently has two-to-three-times more blooms than other smooth hydrangeas,” Ryan McEnaney, Bailey Nurseries’ marketing and communications manager, told The Spruce. “If you’re looking for a big impact on the landscape, FlowerFull will fill the garden with big blooms all summer and fall.”

Of course, as with all variations of flowers, there are steps you can take as a gardener to make even the best flower brighter, happier, and thriving for longer: Protect your buds in the spring and early summer, water them well, and avoid over-pruning. Whether you’re growing a Flowerfull or the classic kind, your blooms will continue to reward you.

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