Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Smooth Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Gigantic white flowers up to a foot in diameter
- Bloom lasts from June through September
- Great cut and dried flowers
- Staking recommended due to flower size
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
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.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Zone: 3-8
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.