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Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'

Shrubs

Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle'

Smooth hydrangea

Huge white flower heads on sturdy stems that stand up to summer rain.

  • Huge white flower heads

  • Strong, sturdy stems

  • Long flowering season

  • Hardy and easy

Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.

At a glance

Type

Shrub

Foliage

Deciduous

Seasons of interest

Summer flowers

Eventual size

Typically 1.2 to 1.5 m

Position

Sun or partial shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Hardiness

Fully hardy in the UK

Available

A range of sizes. Ask our team for current availability and pricing.

Why we love it

An improved Annabelle with stronger stems that hold their heads up.

Hydrangeas are among the most reliable shrubs for long summer colour.

How to use it

Use in borders, under trees, in pots or as informal hedging.

Planting and aftercare

Plant between autumn and spring. Cut stems back hard in early spring for strong, upright growth and big flowers.

See it in person

Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.

Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.

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The Form Plants showroom at Row Town, Surrey, among ornamental grasses

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Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.