Don’t let these blooms confuse you.
Want to really make a statement in your yard?
Plant aChinese snowball viburnum, or, wait, is it a snowball hydrangea?
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You know, the one with big white blooms, vibrant green leaves, and curb appeal to spare?
We broke down all the facts on these two belovedSouthern plantsfor the ultimate garden showdown.
Read on to learn the differences between the snowball hydrangea and the Chinese snowball viburnum.
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What Is A Snowball Hydrangea?
Similar to the Chinese snowball viburnum, the flowers start off green and turn white as they mature.
The snowball hydrangea bloom period is longer, with blooms appearing in spring and sometimes again in the fall.
Morning sun and afternoon shade arede rigueurwhen it comes togrowing hydrangeas, and ‘Annabelle’ is no different.
It grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in USDA Zones 39.
Prune in fall, winter, or early spring before green growth appears.
What Is A Chinese Snowball Bush?
Not surprisingly, you won’t want to overdo it when planting.
It grows in USDA Zones 69.
It prefers moist, well-drained soil.
As for the Chinese snowball, this stunner gets an A+ for itsbutterfly-attracting skills.
They both make a stunning addition to the garden.
Morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is best for a hydrangea plant.
You should deadhead snowball hydrangeas to help encourage more bloom.
Cut just below the flower above the first set of leaves.
