Does Annabelle Hydrangea need deadheading?
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Hydrangea Annabelle
Comments (3)I used soft stems (green wood) cuttings. Removed the tip and left only 2 leaves on a 6 inch cutting. I sunk the bottom with leaf nodes in a pot of soilless mix, topped with a plastic cover. It was around summer since I took the cuttings when the plants were just about done flowering. Didn't need to use rooting hormones but if you feel you need them, do get the appropriate type for greenwood. They grow from both new and old wood. Old wood just takes a longer time to propagate than say green or semi green wood....See MorePink Flowered Annabelle Hydrangea
Comments (10)Very exciting news, duncanmsu. Some of the highlights: * Soil pH does not influence the flower color. This plant will a-l-w-a-y-s have pink flowers regardless of the soil Ph type. * The blooms start a dark hot pink and age to a clear pink. * The name is Invincibelle ÂSpirit * continuous blooming... starts in late May or June and produces new flowers right up until frost. * available at retail under the Proven Winners ColorChoice brand in spring of 2010. * small contribution made to the fight against breast cancer (to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation * USDA Zones 3-9 (perennial in zone 3) * In the South, it should be planted in partial shade. * Deciduous * Breeder: Dr. Thomas Ranney, NCSU. * other plants of interest in the blog: Double Play Artist Spirea and Double Play Gold Spirea Thanks again, duncanmsu. I guess I should statrt to plant more shade producing trees now to be ready,just in time, for Spring 2010, hu? Hee hee hee! Luis...See Morehow much sun does ''annabelle'' need.
Comments (3)Both are right. In the northern states and Canada, it can take full sun. Just make sure it can withstand your zone. I am not clear on the zones where it can be grown as some plant nurseries & universities claim Zone 4 while others (www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com & other nurseries) claim even Zone 2. In the southern states, like Texas/Georgia/etc, it must have afternoon shade or the leaves will suffer from sunscald as summer approaches. And yes, Annabelle probably would grow in full shade (if that is what you meant) but bloomage might suffer. The blooms may be smaller than normal or fewer; if planted in dense shade, the shrub may end up with nice dark green leaves and no blooms at all. However, I have never done that or heard of someone who has tried that with Annabelle....See MoreTips for planting Annabelle Hydrangeas
Comments (5)I am new to gardening so I don't have any expert advice. But I love Annabelle Hydrangeas. Just planted 5 out in front of my home and will be planting more. If you want more, you should think about taking a few cuttings from each plant and propogate. I took 2 cuttings from the back of each plant last month, and was able to get about 3 from each stem that I stuck in a pot to root. Also grabbed a few cuttings from a foreclosed home. Think I have about 30 growing, all but a few have roots now. Im babying them until the end of August and then going to plant them. Annabelles are so hard to find here in Virginia where I live and when I did find them they were $30 per plant. That was $30 for scraggly looking Annabelles. One of the things a friend told me was do not panick when they wilt a lot this year. With the few that will be in the afternoon sun, they probably wont look very good by the end of the day. She told me to always poke a finger in the soil before I panick and water. If the soil was dry, then water. If it wasn't then wait to see if they bounce back by morning. Apparently next year they shouldnt have that problem once established. Here is a photo of a few on the end. As you can see they dont look very good, but hopefully my friend is right and they shine next year. I did a 3" layer of mulch and also fertilized them. Not sure what their sun exposure would be considered, again new to gardening. They get dappled morning, then from 10:30-1ish have full sun. So maybe afternoon sun? I need to figure out what to plant with them now. Thinking hostas for a clean, easy look. What are you going to plant with them?...See Moreluis_pr
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