Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Annabelle Hydrangea

'Annabelle' Hydrangea is a shade-loving plant with erect white blooms. The plants are resistant to Japanese Beetle. Large, coarse, dark green leaves. Thrives in shade. Cut back Annabelle Hydrangea each spring to encourage blooms. Excellent in border, foundation, and mass plantings.

	Bold, blooming shrub
	Great in mass plantings
	Easy-to-grow shade lover

More about Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle':

This species blooms on new wood, and may be pruned back close to the ground in late winter each year to revitalize and to encourage vigorous stem growth and best form. Plants may die to the ground in harsh winters. If not pruned back, any weakened or damaged stems should be removed in early spring. 'Annabelle' is a naturally occurring cultivar which was discovered in the wild near Anna, Illinois.

Annabelle Hydrangea Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full sun only if grown with constant moisture. Intolerant of drought, with foliage tending to decline considerably in dryish conditions.

Height:

4-5 Feet

Spread:

3-5 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Great Companion Plants for Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Wild Ginger

Black Beauty or Brunette Bugbane

Solomon's Seal

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Full Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist, Well-Drained

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies
•	Hummingbirds

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Habit

•

Deciduous

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Mass Planting
•	Border or Bed