Plant in woodland gardens or group in partially shaded mixed shrub borders. Will grow best in eastern Kansas.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' - Smooth Hydrangea
Tips for Homeowners:
Flowers best on new wood so prune back to the ground in late winter to encourage new stem growth.
Rate this Plant:
Large, round heads of white flowers on this tidy, mounded shrub last the better part of summer into fall.
- Stunning white flower clusters bloom all summer
- Large blooms up to 1 foot across
- Excellent cut flower
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Zone: 3-9
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Smooth Hydrangea:
This shrub grows naturally in areas in moist, partially shaded woodland slopes or ravines. It will tolerate full sun as long as kept moist, but if too dry for too long the foliage will decline. The shrub is fast-growing and will send out new shoots (suckers) freely if given the opportunity.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Blooms all Season
- Native
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained