Is hydrangea Annabelle fast growing?
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Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ will grow to a height and spread of 2m / 7ft after four or five years. Without a shadow of doubt the main interest of this shrub is the large number of huge white flowers produced from late July to early September.
Where is the best place to plant Annabelle hydrangeas?
Grow Hydrangea aborescens ‘Annabelle’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Plants are nominally very hardy but late frosts can damage the buds, so grow them in a sheltered corner or against a warm wall in cold gardens.
Do Annabelle hydrangeas spread?
Given that they grow between 3 and 5 feet tall, Annabelle hydrangeas already take up a lot of room. However, they also usually spread between 4 and 6 feet, so they need a lot of space to fully expand during their active growth period.
Do Annabelle hydrangeas like sun or shade?
‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea is most at home in partial shade and evenly moist but well-drained soil; she’ll grow in full sun if moisture is ample. Because she flowers heavily on the current season’s growth (“new wood”), most gardeners cut the stems to the ground in late winter.
What can I plant next to Annabelle hydrangeas?
Recommended companion plants include small trees such as Dogwoods that offer afternoon shade to Annabelle Hydrangeas. Low annual or perennial plants that prefer partial shade can also be planted with these easy-to-grow Hydrangeas.
How often should Annabelle hydrangeas be watered?
Tips for growing a healthy Annabelle Hydrangea
| Annabelle Hydrangea | Care instructions |
|---|---|
| Soil: | Loam or amended soil. |
| Soil pH: | 5.5-7.0 Grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soil. |
| Watering: | 1-2 times per week in drought. Don’t water in the winter. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
What can I plant next to Annabelle hydrangea?
Most hydrangeas bloom from midsummer to fall, making them ideal partners for mixed flower borders. In this garden, a large ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea anchors a border packed with perennials and annuals. Other flowers here include begonia, sweet alyssum, Oxalis, phlox, sedum, Lythrum, Torenia, and marigold.
Is Annabelle a panicle hydrangea?
A smooth or wild hydrangea, (Hydrangea arborescens), ‘Annabelle’ blooms on the current season’s growth, just as panicle hydrangeas (H. paniculata) do.
Can I plant Annabelle Hydrangea in the shade?
Annabelle is easily grown in average, well-drained soil in part shade. It can also grow in full sun as long as it is not exposed to drought, and in fairly deep shade, although there it does not flower as profusely. During the first summer after planting, I watered my new hydrangeas regularly to get them established.
What can I plant next to Annabelle Hydrangea?