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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Annabelle Hydrangea is consistently moist soil. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Annabelle Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Annabelle Hydrangea with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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