Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' - Smooth Hydrangea 3 Litre Pot

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

One of the most popular and reliable hydrangeas available, beloved for its spectacular display of enormous pure white mophead flowers. This easy-care deciduous shrub produces consistently stunning blooms year after year, even after harsh winters, as it flowers on the current season's growth.

Seasonal Highlights

From mid-summer onwards, the plant becomes smothered in huge snowball-like flowerheads that can reach 30cm across. The blooms emerge lime-tinged before maturing to pure white, holding their colour well into autumn and making excellent dried flowers. Fresh green foliage provides elegant contrast.

Key Features

• Enormous pure white mophead flowers
• Flowers reliably on new wood
• Extremely cold hardy
• Long flowering season
• Excellent for cutting and drying

Perfect For

Outstanding in mixed borders, woodland gardens and shady areas. Perfect for creating impact in cottage gardens and contemporary schemes. Excellent specimen plant or massed for dramatic effect. Ideal for containers on shady patios.

Growing Tips

Plant in partial shade to shade in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during dry periods. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous flowering stems. Apply annual mulch to conserve moisture.

Looks Great With

Stunning combined with hostas, ferns and astilbes in shade. Pairs beautifully with blue or pink hydrangeas for contrast. Complements purple foliage plants and works well with roses in mixed borders.

A garden classic that never disappoints, delivering spectacular white blooms with minimal care required. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.