Hydrangea arborescens Ruby Annabelle
A new compact version of ‘Annabelle’, Hydrangea arborescens Ruby Annabelle features large flower umbels in deep pink, which are wonderful when planted in a container on the terrace or as a colourful low hedge, (with leaves retained from March to November). The flowers bloom over a long period of time, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
- Pot Size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (3ft 11in) x 120cm (3ft 11in)
A new compact version of ‘Annabelle’, Hydrangea arborescens Ruby Annabelle features large flower umbels in deep pink, which are wonderful when planted in a container on the terrace or as a colourful low hedge, (with leaves retained from March to November). The flowers bloom over a long period of time, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Paniculata hydrangeas are natives of China and Japan and are very hardy, deciduous shrubs. They like to have cool roots, so they do well behind a wall, and provide great autumnal colour in the garden.
Flowers: July - September
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Hardy
- Harmful to pets if ingested
- Protect from cold winds
- Will lose all its leaves in autumn
- Prune hard in February for enhanced flowering, - cut back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the woody framework of the plant.
- Fertilise in spring and keep the soil moist