Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle
Annabelle Hydrangea (Wild Hydrangea)
Large round clusters of white flowers open in June and last for many weeks. Plants bloom most of the summer. The pollen-rich flowers attract many insects including bumble bees. Flowers can be used in fresh or dried arrangements. Plants form rounded mounds and often die back to the ground in winter. Grow in partial shade in rich moist soil. Does not perform well in dry soil.
- Deciduous, native, ornamental shrub
- Huge, white flower heads
- Dark green, serrated leaves
- Category: Shrub, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 3-5 ft
- Spread: 4-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
Landscape Characteristics
| • | Flowers |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle
Grow in full sun to part shade in rich, moist soil. Tolerates deep shade but doesn't bloom as well. Blooms on new growth so can be cut back to the ground in early spring to control size.