Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea

A beloved deciduous shrub, Annabelle is known for its huge, show-stopping mophead blooms and long season of interest. Discovered near Anna, Ohio, this fast-growing, rounded shrub is ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a specimen. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance.

Flowers:

• Bloom time: July through autumn

• Size: Enormous 30cm (12″) flower heads

• Colour change: Opens greenish-white, turns creamy-white, then fades to lime green, brownish green, and finally a soft beige

• Winter interest: Dried blo