'Annabelle' Smooth Hydrangea
Shrub
DISCONTINUED
- We no longer offer this product. Try the improved cultivar from Proven Winners, Incrediball® smooth hydrangea.
- Pure white flowers resemble snowballs.
- Long-lasting cut flowers.
- Old-fashioned and charming.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 4′ tall x 5′ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Smooth hydrangea, annabelle hydrangea, snowball hydrangea, wild sevenbark, hills of snow hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4' x 5'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time:Summer, fall
Features:Native, heat tolerant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Background, foundation planting, hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun). They enjoy morning sun and afternoon shade. Tolerates full sun only if grown with consistent moisture.
Water: Water to keep the soil moist, but not wet. Not considered drought tolerant, so don't let them dry out!
Spacing: 4 - 6 feet
Fertilizing: Generally not required, but can be fertilized in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: No special care is required. Mulch is beneficial.
Maintenance & pruning: Blooms on new wood. We recommend cutting back by just one-third the total height in the spring when new growth is emerging. This will help develop sturdy stems. Don't cut it back entirely to the ground!
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.