Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Smooth Hydrangea
- 'Tried and True Favorite!'
- Blooms up to 1 foot in diameter
- White blossoms mature to pinks
- Blooms June- September
- Great cutting/drying flower
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and partial shade. Tolerates full sun if grown with consistent moisture. Water regularly until established and weekly from then on. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, cut plant back to 1/3 of its height. Mulching is beneficial. One application of a slow release, acidic fertilizer in spring. The flower color of these plants is not affected by soil pH.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- No Deadheading
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hydrangea
Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
Loosely and widely branched with broad, pointed green leaves. Yellow fall color. White, pink or green flowers bloom in flat clusters or rounded balls in early to late summer. Great for mass plantings, shrub borders, woodland gardens or as a specimen.

