New England Wild Flower Society

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Annabelle hydrangea

Smooth hydrangea is a reasonably common plant used to as focal points in partially shady spots in gardens throughout the US. Since blooms come from new wood, it's common practice to cut the plants all the way back to the ground in late winter to stimulate vigorous growth in spring. 'Annabelle' is a well-proportioned, mounding cultivar that produces large, consistent clumps of sterile blooms. While the leaves surely feed insect herbivores, the sterile flowers are of no use to pollinators.

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Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Cultivar
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Specimen
Rain Garden
Hedge/screening
Massing


North American Distribution