Annabelle Snowball Hydrangea

Description

A heavy bloomer with mass appeal, Annabelle Hydrangea illuminates the shade garden. Plants bloom for up to two months in June and July, with flower heads remaining attractive all summer and into the fall. Some gardeners even enjoy a small repeat bloom in autumn. Annabelle flowers are excellent for fresh-cut or dried arrangements. Large, dark green foliage accents the bright blooms in the garden. Plants flower on the current seasons growth, also called new wood. Pruning stems back to the ground in late winter encourages growth of strong new stems. Annabelle grows in a rounded mound, making a shapely accent in the woodland garden. Also great for massing in mixed beds and perennial borders, or naturalizing in native plantings. Annabelle Hydrangea has no serious insect or disease problems.

‘Annabelle’ was featured as an honorable mention in a Mt Cuba Center Trial Garden Research Report. These reports evaluate native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value, highlighting the ecosystem services they provide.