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| Hydrangea Arborescens Annabelle |
Annabelle Hydrangea is a selection of our native American hydrangea, Hydrangea Arborescens.
Despite what you might think when you observe the delicate appearance of Annabelle, she is one of the most versatile hydrangeas in the garden. Much hardier than Hydrangea macrophylla, Annabelle grows well in colder areas of the North as well as the deep South. Since she is hardy in USDA Zones 3-10, Annabelle can be grown all over the United States.
Huge showy white blooms can be up to 10 inches across and can literally cover the shrub in early summer.
Annabelle blooms on new growth, which is good news for those of us here in Georgia where late frosts can prevent macrophylla hydrangeas from blooming at all. If spent blooms are removed, Annabelle will display a second bloom in late summer.
Annabelle Hydrangea depicts qualities that one might expect from a true Southern Belle: quiet beauty, reserved gracefulness, and an unobtrusive nature.
Annabelle is dependable with her bloom. She can be trusted to bloom even in the hottest of summers and during our most severe drought. Buds will form no matter how cold the winter and no matter how slowly spring arrives.
Annabelle hydrangea does not require any sun, and blooms quite well in the shade beneath large trees.
Fall is the perfect time for planting all shrubs, including Annabelle Hydrangea.
