Famous for enormous rounded heads of pure white sterile florets up to 30 cm across, carried on new wood so it can be cut hard each winter. Extremely hardy and reliable.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Annabelle Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' is a fast-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Annabelle Hydrangea
Annabelle Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Annabelle Hydrangea does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Annabelle Hydrangea prefers consistently moist soil. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Annabelle Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Annabelle Hydrangea in the garden
Annabelle Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Annabelle Hydrangea sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Annabelle Hydrangea
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