{"product_id":"hydrangea-arborescens-annabelle","title":"Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' – White Mophead Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ – White Mophead Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Annabelle’ is one of the most iconic and reliable of all garden shrubs — and a perennial favourite for good reason. From midsummer through to autumn, it produces enormous, dome-shaped flowerheads of pure white, sometimes reaching 30cm across, that gradually fade to a soft parchment as the season progresses. Robust, easy to grow, and spectacular in full flower, ‘Annabelle’ brings a sense of abundance and classic elegance to any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose ‘Annabelle’\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally large, pure white flowerheads — up to 30cm across — from July to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers fade gracefully to parchment and cream, extending the season of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flowerheads provide beautiful winter structure and work well in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable and vigorous — flowers on new wood, so late frosts won’t affect the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a wide range of soils and conditions, including heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, woodland gardens, and large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun; best in morning sun with afternoon shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, humus-rich; tolerates most soil types including clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy (RHS H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2m with a similar spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard to 30cm in late winter or early spring to encourage strong new growth and large flowerheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered spot with some shade to prevent wilting in hot weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously during dry spells, especially in the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and feed the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike mophead hydrangeas, flower colour is not affected by soil pH — always white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56939887985015,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/hydrangea-arborescens-annabelle.png?v=1778750952","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-annabelle","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}