Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'
(Sevenbark 'Strong Annabelle')
Family - Hydrangeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.5m
Width - 1.5m
Location - The House Border
Description: A small to medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with a bushy habit and upright stems. Mid to dark green leaves are broadly ovate in shape with finely toothed margins. Many small florets are held in enormous domed flowerheads (Corymbs) which can reach 30cm or more across. The flowers are pale green initially and become creamy white with age. The Corymbs are held atop sturdy stems and are produced from mid-summer into early autumn. 'Strong Annabelle' has stronger stems than the well-known 'Annabelle'. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The correct botanical name for this plant is Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo'. 'Strong Annabelle' is a trademark, or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Many sterile florets are held in very large, domed corymbs that can reach 30cm or more across. The individual florets are pale green at first and become creamy white with age. The corymbs are held atop strong stems and are produced from July to September.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Sterile florets held in corymbs
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are broadly ovate in shape with serrate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on strong, upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) Unlicensed propagation of this plant for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.