{"product_id":"hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle","title":"Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle' is a white-flowering smooth hydrangea selected for big, rounded flower heads held on sturdier stems. Supplied as a set of 2 plants, it’s an easy way to build a fuller shrub presence quickly - large blooms from mid-summer into early autumn, with a neat, deciduous framework the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers on new growth, which makes pruning simple and reliable. The trade-off is moisture: a steady root zone matters most in summer, because drought stress quickly dulls leaf quality and shortens flowering. Good drainage still counts in winter, but repeated dry-downs in summer are what usually make growth uneven and flowerheads smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest spot for Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade. In full sun, flower size and leaf quality depend on steady moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil that drains well and doesn’t stay waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary garden exposure is fine; shelter helps keep heavy blooms looking clean after storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a wide, improved area and water in thoroughly. Mulch helps keep moisture even, especially on lighter soils. In the first season, deep watering during dry spells is what sets the shrub up for strong flowering later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning: big heads and more heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it flowers on new wood, pruning happens in late winter to early spring. A harder cut (shorter framework) pushes fewer, larger flower heads. A lighter prune leaves more stems and usually gives more - but smaller - blooms with a fuller shrub outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProblems that show up first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlopping stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e too much shade, very rich feeding, or heavy blooms after rain; a lighter prune can help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScorched leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e hot sun plus dry soil; mulch and deep watering stabilise the shrub fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e often drought stress the previous summer; moisture consistency is the key lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle' is the dependable “big white hydrangea” look with less fuss about pruning - keep the root zone evenly moist in summer and it performs reliably. For a fuller look, repeat shrubs in a drift and give each plant enough space for airflow. Crowding can trap moisture and encourage leaf spotting. Because it flowers on new wood, it can be cut back hard in late winter without sacrificing bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"2 Plants","offer_id":61584791896394,"sku":"MM-MEC-0731","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-03.webp?v=1776361026","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}