Shrubs

Smooth hydrangea 'Annabelle'

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Size
1.3 m tall, 1.3 m across
Light
Part sun, shade
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
July to September
  • Border planting
  • Shade
  • Flowers for weeks
  • Takes shade
Smooth hydrangea 'Annabelle'
An illustrative picture of the species, generated from its botanical name.

Safety

  • Can cause illness if eaten; keep it away from small children.
  • Can upset a dog that chews it.
  • Can upset a cat that chews it.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 22 September 2026.

What it needs, what it becomes

Type
Shrubs
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Size when mature
1.3 m tall, 1.3 m across
Light
Part sun, shade
Moisture
Medium, moist
Soil
loam, clay
Soil pH
5.5 to 7
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
July to September
For pollinators
Some
Water
Medium water
Upkeep
Little
Growth
Fast
In Europe
Introduced
Spreading risk
None known
If eaten
People: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness

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