Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea |
Botanical Name | Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | June to September |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Wet Soil |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Supplemental water of 1" per week is necessary for the first several years and during droughts. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize late spring or early summer. Options: composted manure, a slow-release or a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Do not feed after August. |
Prune Notes | Prune anytime after the hard frost in the fall up to early spring. Blooms are formed on new wood. |