Annabelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Stunning pure white flowers, much larger than others of the species - up to 12 inches across! Blooms appear in late spring to summer, often continuing into fall. Strong, straight stems hold the huge flower heads up well, despite heavy rain. This full, lush shrub needs plenty of room to show off its spectacular beauty. Deciduous.

Plant Type Native, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 48"-72" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Frost, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Annabelle Hydrangea | Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' || Stunning pure white flowers, much larger than others of the species - up to 12 inches across! Blooms appear in late spring to summer, often continuing into fall. Strong, straight stems hold the huge flower heads up well, despite heavy rain. This full, lush shrub needs plenty of room to show off its spectacular beauty. Deciduous.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
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