We're offering you a 1, 2 or 3 Hydrangea 'Annabelle' Plants for £7.99, saving you up to 38% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £12.99 (correct as of 15.10.2025).

Award-winning classic

Transform your garden with Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle', a celebrated deciduous shrub famed for its enormous, creamy-white flower heads and robust performance. This variety has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit, making it a trusted choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Why Choose 'Annabelle'?

• Spectacular Blooms: Each plant bursts into globe-shaped clusters of soft white flowers up to 25cm across, creating a luminous display from July through September.
• Garden Impact: Its strong, upright stems support impressive blooms that won’t flop after rain, while the rich green foliage provides year-round structure.
• Perfect for Shade: Unlike many flowering shrubs, 'Annabelle' thrives in partial shade—ideal for brightening woodland borders or north-facing beds.
• Easy-Care Reliability: Hardy throughout the UK (down to approx. -20°C), this hydrangea grows well in most soils and is highly tolerant of urban conditions.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted from autumn to spring while dormant; supplied pot-grown so can be planted year-round if soil is workable.
• Location: Prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Avoid dry, exposed sites.
• Soil: Grows in most fertile, moist but well-drained soils; pH neutral to slightly acidic is ideal.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first season after planting.
• Pruning: Cut back stems hard in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and larger flower heads each year.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth appears.

'Annabelle' Variety Highlights

• Mature Height & Spread: Up to 250cm (98in).
• Bouquet-Ready Blooms: Long stems are perfect for cutting or drying for indoor arrangements.
• Disease Resistance: Noted for resilience against common hydrangea problems.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Create dramatic borders by pairing with hostas, ferns, or astilbes that enjoy similar moist, shaded conditions.
• 'Annabelle' makes an outstanding specimen plant or backdrop in mixed shrub borders.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Hydrangea 'Annabelle'?
  The best time is autumn through spring while dormant, but pot-grown plants can be planted at any time if soil isn’t frozen or waterlogged.
• How fast does 'Annabelle' grow?
  This hydrangea is moderately fast-growing and typically reaches mature size within 3–5 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  'Annabelle' thrives in moist, well-drained soil that’s neutral to slightly acidic. Avoid very dry or waterlogged areas for best results.