Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Annabelle’ 5 Gal

Smooth Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ 
Hydrangea arborescens subsp. radiata ‘Annabelle’

A garden classic with large snowball-type white flowers - up to 12" blooms - and dark green leaves. Excellent for border, foundation, and mass plantings; fantastic cut & dried flower. Species is a WNC Native. Prefers cool, moist habitats. Deciduous. Was found in the wild near Anna, IL. 

Ideal for Cutting Gardens, Native Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Rain Gardens, Shade Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens, and more! 

🐦Help Birds: According to the Audubon Society, these plants help feed and attract Cardinals, Chickadees, Jays, Finches, Mockingbirds, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, New World Sparrows, Thrushes, Vireos, Waxwings, Wood Warblers, Wrens, and more to the garden.

🦋Help moths: host plants to 13 species of NC moths, including the showy Hydrangea Sphinx moth.

🌳Juglone resistant: These shrubs can be planted near Black Walnut trees.

🔥Fire resistant.

💧Moisture: These plants love water! Be generous, especially when they are young and during any dry spells.

Sun to Partial Shade.

3’T x 5’W.

Zones 4-9, cold hardy down to -30F.

💚Plant Nerd: The Cherokee ahve used these plants for a variety of herbal medicinal treatments.

✂️Optional Care: To keep these plants looking their absolute showstopper-flowery-best, you can prune them back harshly in late winter and fertilize with Espoma Holly Tone.