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Hydrangea 'Annabelle'

Hydrangea arb Annabelle 2g

Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is a rounded deciduous shrub with huge flower heads that change from green to white in summer, well suited to moist borders and cut-flower arrangements.

At a glance

Hardiness

3 – 9

Light

East, South, West, North

Mature size

90 – 180 cm tall × 120 – 180 cm wide

Safety

Use caution

The plant can irritate skin, and it is harmful to pets if eaten. Wear gloves and keep it away from pets.

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Shrub

Season of interest

July

What to expect

Blooms

Jul

Good to know

Bushy · Clump-forming

Perfect for

Cut flowers

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Foliage
green
Stems
brown

Summer

Flowers
greenwhite
Foliage
green
Stems
brown

Fall

Flowers
greenwhite
Foliage
greenyellow
Stems
brown

Winter

Stems
brown

Care Information

Pruning
Cut stems close to the ground in late winter. This renews growth and supports large flower heads.
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Pests
Aphids, capsid bugs and hydrangea scale may occur. Vine weevils may also occur.
Diseases
Leaf spot and powdery mildew may occur. Grey mould and honey fungus may also occur.
Propagation
Take softwood cuttings. Do this in summer.

Characteristics

Type
Shrub
Variegated
No
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Synonyms
Hydrangea arb Annabelle, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Plant highlights
Huge spherical white flower heads can reach 25 centimetres across., Blooms work well in both fresh and dried arrangements., Large spherical white flower heads make a bold focal point in summer.

Placement

Aspect
East, South, West, North