Is this an Annabelle Hydrangea?
Kitchenlady (Tennessee, Zone 7a)
5 years ago
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I purchased this last spring and it was labeled as an Annabelle, but I'm not sure that's what it is. I thought maybe it was just getting too much sun, but the flowers don't look right.
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Kitchenlady (Tennessee, Zone 7a)
5 years agoRelated Discussions
Annabelle hydrangea
Comments (5)It depends on your level of patience and the depth of your pockets. Generally, mine grew fairly quickly from a small plant, as have most hydrangeas in my garden, but YMMV since your growing conditions are most likely fairly different from mine....See MoreAnnabelle Hydrangea Problems
Comments (7)Just a quick comment that you probably will want to widen the planting bed. This is not a tiny plant and will certainly get to 4’ in all directions. Considering the weather, it doesn’t look bad. I would not remove any leaves that still are green since the more leaves, the more food it will create to grow roots and settle in. Mine does well in morning sun, and if yours gets afternoon sun you will need to keep an eye on water needs and can expect some afternoon wilting of leaves....See MoreAnnabelle hydrangea spreading, zone 4
Comments (3)One of the easiest ways of controlling the spread of suckering shrubs is root pruning. That involves using a sharp garden spade to sever the connection of the root suckers to the mother plant. Just use the spade to cut down vertically at the desired distance all the way around the perimeter of the shrub. You can then remove the severed shoots and discard or replant elsewhere or share with friends. Just cutting back the shoots will not stop them growing.....you have to physically remove them. And the plant will replace them over time. You can do this any time you like although there is less chance of having the severed shoots 'take' or reestablish as a new plant if done too late in the season....See MoreTall perennial needed behind Annabelle hydrangea?
Comments (13)Hmm, some of the hypericums like maybe proliferum or frondosum. Also the autumn flowering native witchhazel (hamaelis virginiana) (it's too big probably but it does grow slowly..a thought to consider). I know it says up to 20 foot, not sure I've ever seen one taller than me in the woods. If you don't mind some pruning, a mockorange tends to be thin. It would look best removing old wood post-flowering wood anyway. Lovely flowers before the hydrangeas (mine are in bloom now). Deciduous azaleas might also fit the same spot/bill. Possbily one of the clumping bamboos, like Fargesia rufa 'Green Panda'. If you just want a backdrop, these tend to expand in all directions and thus it might soon be too thick for you (soon being 4-5 years). Oh, native lilies (like michigan lily or canada lily) would look nice (they spread by stolons). They'd hit 5-6 feet....See MoreKitchenlady (Tennessee, Zone 7a)
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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
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Embothrium
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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years agoa little hard to tell but this hydrangea by the driveway has a lacecap bloom with a slight fragrance..I've seen bees on it..I think it could be White Dome..agree with luis..I prefer lacecaps..
luis_pr
5 years ago
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