Hydrangea Pink Annabelle

A pink version of the popular hydrangea Annabelle, Hydrangea arborescens Pink Annabelle is a deciduous shrub with a rounded, bushy habit. The pointed, ovoid leaves are mid-green and up to 8/20cm long. From July to September, the plant bears large, mophead, pale pink flowers, flushed and edged with deeper pink; the flowers are as much as 1/30cm across, on sturdy stems dont over-feed, to make sure it doesnt flop. Hydrangea Pink Annabelle can also be grown in soil-based compost in a large container. Hydrangeas hate drying out, so water well in times of drought.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, moderately fertile, well-drained, acid to neutral soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: From midsummer to early autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5 (1.5m) Spread: 5 (1.5m)