Japanese Snow Ball Bush Care

Water your snowball bush enough to keep its soil evenly moist, as it does not like dry ground. A suggested schedule is weekly, but you should plan to water it more often if experiencing extreme heat. Additionally, you can conserve soil moisture by applying a three-inch layer of landscape mulch around your shrub, which will have the bonus effect of suppressing weeds.

Prune lightly if needed (for example, if you are growing it in a tight spot) just after the flowering period is over. You can cut the flowers to use in floral displays—if you aren't cutting them, pinch off the spent blossoms to encourage new growth.

Fertilize your snowball bush plant in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer, or work compost into the earth around the plant at any time. Be careful not to go overboard—fertilizing too much can inhibit the plant's blossoms.

The best location for the shrub will be one in full sun, especially in cooler Northern states. The snowball bush likes at least six hours of sunlight per day in order to produce the biggest masses of flowers. A location in partial shade may be advisable for gardeners in a location that gets consistently warmer weather.

The snowball bush prefers well-drained, loamy soil but it isn't too particular and will grow well in many different soil types. It also tolerates a wide range of soil pH, but slightly acid is best.

The snowball bush can tolerate fairly harsh winters and is drought-hardy once established. Additionally, it doesn't have any special humidity needs

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