Annabelle Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Enormous snowball blooms on a native species. Blooms on new wood, so prune hard in spring.
Bloom Season
Jun - Aug
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
3-5' tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
White
Traits
✂ Cut Flower♣ Native Species
Soil
ClayLoam
Other Hydrangea Varieties
Endless Summer
Reblooms on old and new wood, so you get flowers even after a harsh winter.
Limelight
Cone-shaped blooms open chartreuse, mature to white, then blush pink in fall.
Incrediball
Annabelle's bigger sibling with stronger stems that don't flop.
Little Lime
Compact Limelight.
Bobo
Dwarf paniculata smothered in blooms.
Quick Fire
Blooms a full month before other paniculatas.
Pinky Winky
Two-tone blooms with white tips and pink bases.
Nikko Blue
The classic blue mophead.
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