Add an Eye-Catching Title About Large White-Flowering Shrubs
Large shrubs with showy white flowers can make stunning additions to any garden. Their bright blooms provide pleasing contrast against rich green foliage, adding a touch of elegance. From spring-blooming beauties like viburnums to summer-flowering hydrangeas, there are many options for large white-flowering shrubs.
The first thing to think about when choosing a big shrub with white flowers is how big it will get when it grows up. Make sure you pick a type that will fit the area and leave enough room for the shrub to spread out when it’s fully grown. Most full-size shrubs with white flowers are 6 to 15 feet tall and wide. For smaller areas, you can choose dwarf cultivars that are 3 to 5 feet tall.
Popular choices include:
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Hydrangea arborescens – Known for its large, spherical white flower heads up to 6 inches across. Blooms in summer. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall.
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Viburnum dentatum – Produces flat-topped clusters of small white flowers in late spring, Grows 6 to 10 feet tall,
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Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’ – Abundant, fragrant white blooms cover this mock orange shrub in late spring. Reaches 6 to 10 feet tall.
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Deutzia gracilis – Slender branches loaded with starry white blooms in late spring. A compact shrub growing 2 to 4 feet tall.
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Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ – Upright spikes of white flowers in summer. Grows 5 to 10 feet tall.
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Hydrangea macrophylla – Bigleaf hydrangea offers showy white mophead or lacecap blooms. Grows up to 6 feet tall.
When you plant big shrubs with white flowers, make sure they have enough space to grow to their full size. Depending on the type, put several shrubs 3 to 10 feet apart. Amend soil with compost or organic matter to provide nutrients. Most kinds do best in shade or full sun and soil that isn’t too wet and doesn’t stay soggy.
Proper care will keep shrubs looking their best. Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water during dry periods, especially the first year after planting. Prune immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape the shrub.
With the right growing conditions, most large white-flowering shrubs will give years of beauty to the landscape. Their refreshing blooms can serve as graceful garden accents, flowering hedges, foundation plantings, and more. A viburnum or mock orange shrub makes a lovely addition by a porch or patio. Hydrangeas and deutzias are perfect for perennial borders.
When shopping for large white-flowering shrubs, decide when you want it to bloom and match it to the space you have. With so many choices, you can find the perfect plant to add elegance and interest with its lush greenery and snowy blossoms.
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FAQ
What bush has large clusters of white flowers?
Panicle Hydrangea The panicle, or PeeGee hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata), is a large shrub that grows to 15 feet (5 m. ) depending on cultivar. The popular ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ type boasts branches filled with large clusters of white flowers in early summer that turn pale pink as they mature.
What is a shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and large fragrant white flowers?
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frostproof’
Striking shrub with shiny, dark-green leaves producing fragrant white flowers.
What shrub has balls of white flowers?
Snowball Bush Viburnum. Prolific, easy to maintain snowball bush viburnum with white flower balls growing in a garden.
What is a tall fast-growing shrub?
Popular varieties include arborvitae, hydrangeas, viburnum , and lilac all known for their rapid growth and lush foliage. Depending on your space and climate, you can choose from flowering, evergreen, or deciduous varieties that suit your specific needs.