Snowball Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Hydrangeas are one of the best fast-growing shrubs to plant, and while they are indeed gorgeous, a lot of landowners are scared they are going to be extremely high maintenance. The fun surprise is that, while they may look like that, it is actually pretty easy to care for and grow hydrangeas.
The shrub is fast-growing, and it is not hard to get it to make a home in your soil. It comes with the perk that it is resistant to most plant diseases, and there are very few pests that are going to give you problems. Not to mention, once you have managed to grow this beautiful flower, you will get to enjoy and admire the cotton candy-like flowers it grows.
You can grow a variety of colors of hydrangeas, from white to pink, cream, and blue, and they can even combine in different shades as well.
This fast-growing shrub is great for gardens that do not get a lot of sun, as they thrive in partial sun and definitely love afternoon shade. Make sure that you can sustain a watering schedule, as they generally bloom in late spring and summer and need to be watered a few days a week to be able to keep those beautiful, colorful bouquets vibrant!
