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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Sevenbark, Smooth Hydrangea, Wild Hydrangea)
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 4-6'
Spacing: 4-6'
Blooms: Large flowerhead, white, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, chartreuse yellow
Soil: Well-drained, loamy, rich, acidic, neutral, moist
Water: Moderate
Uses: Shrub, landscape, fresh/dried flower arrangements, mass plant, butterfly garden, bird garden
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Comments: Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' or Sevenbark or Smooth Hydrangea or Wild Hydrangea is a showy perennial shrub with a fast growth habit. In late Summer it produces large flowethead, attracting many butterflies and birds. The freshly cut and dried flowers make nice floral arrangements. Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' is easily propagated from stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained mildly acidic or neutral moist soil in a sunny to part shade environment. The flowerheads tend to flop over because of its weight. Trim Sevenbark 'Annabelle' in early Spring before new growth begins as blossoms appear on new wood. Mass plant Smooth Hydrangea for an eye-catching display in the Summer landscape. The dried flowerheads provide Winter interest.
USDA Zones: 3-9
JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Sevenbark, Smooth Hydrangea, Wild Hydrangea) growing in Jenny's Garden
