Description

A true showstopper for shady corners or sunny spots alike, Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ produces huge, snowball-like blooms that light up your garden from midsummer onwards. Its bold, creamy-white flowerheads are a favourite in South London gardens for adding elegance and impact with very little effort. Stunning planted en masse, or mixed with ferns and hostas for a lush, layered look.

Plants supplied in a 3LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.2–1.5m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.2–1.5m


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  Flower Colour: Pure white, turning lime green as they fade


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  Flowering Period: July to September


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK


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  Position: Partial shade to full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Loved by pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Small London gardens and shady corners


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  Summer borders and containers


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  Cut flower displays


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  Cottage-style and wildlife-friendly schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in rich, well-drained soil and give it a little mulch in spring. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to encourage bigger blooms and a compact shape—ideal for keeping things neat and tidy in smaller South London spaces.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.