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Annabelle Hydrangea
Annabelle Hydrangea
$25.00
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Quantity
130 in stock
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Choose Annabelle Hydrangea for reliable white summer flowers with simple pruning. The tradeoff is stem strength: heavy blooms can flop after rain, so it needs room, cutting, or support.
Buy This If
- You want white snowball blooms.
- You prefer easy pruning.
- You have space for a loose shrub.
Skip This If
- Flopping stems will bother you.
- You need winter screening.
- You want blue hydrangea flowers.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The large white flower heads read clearly from the street, especially when planted in groups. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in quickly enough for most beds without acting like a runaway shrub. |
| Maintenance | B | Pruning is simple, but rain-heavy blooms may need cutting back or support. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a medium bed, but the loose habit is not great beside tight paths. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a flowering shrub, not a privacy plant, and it drops leaves in winter. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we would place Annabelle where it can lean naturally or be cut for bouquets. If you want a tidy front-entry plant, we would usually steer you to Incrediball® Hydrangea instead.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Part Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding |
Customers Usually Ask
Does Annabelle bloom every year?
Yes, it blooms on new wood, so winter damage is less of a problem.
When should I prune it?
Cut it back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Why do the flowers flop?
The flower heads are heavy, especially after rain, and the stems are not very stiff.
CLEARANCE
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-32005
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