Hydrangea Arborescens 'Annabelle' In 2L Pot, Stunning Large Flower Heads
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Hydrangea Arborescens 'Annabelle' In 2L Pot, Stunning Large Flower Heads
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Hydrangea Arborescens 'Annabelle' In 2L Pot, Stunning Large Flower Heads
The basics species of this large bushy North American shrub has flowers that are a mixture of tiny fertile florets and the larger more showy sterile ones, which in fact have coloured bracts in place of petals.
The variety 'Annabelle' has only sterile florets, which makes the flower heads much larger, like spectacular white balls up to 30cm (12in) across. Plants are nominally very hardy but late frosts can damage the buds, so grow them in a sheltered corner or against a warm wall in cold gardens. Regular pruning keeps the naturally open plants dense and compact.
Please note, due to soft leaves, the Annabelle's can become shabby during transit. Do not be alarmed, once they become established they will soon perk up again. From October to May, the plant has been pruned to 15-20cm to stimulate growth for the coming season.
This hydrangea is deciduous so will begin to change the leaf colour in September ready for all the leaves to fall off and then new foliage will grow in Springtime
Weather can influence the colour of hydrangea leaves, causing large areas of purple discoloration. Cool weather near the end of the growing season may trigger the plant’s dormancy early, allowing the purple leaf colour to show through as the green chlorophyll factories shut down for the season.
