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HYDRANGEA arborescens 'Annabelle'
Commonly known as Sevenbark
Very large creamy-white flowerheads
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Good to knowFound in the wild. Flowers on new wood. Prune to lowest pair of healthy buds to create a low framework of branches. Neglected plants can be hard-pruned.
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Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
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Place of originIIlinois, USA. 1910. Harriet Kirkpatrick.
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Hydrangeas
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DeciduousLong-stalked, broad leaves to 18cm (7in) long, dark green above, paler beneath
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Cream
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WhiteCreamy white
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub. Large, almost spherical flowerheads 20-25cm (8-10in) across of mainly sterile flowers.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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may cause skin allergyPeople
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds.Partial shade
Hydrangeas - Care Guide
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- Propagation
- Drying Flower Heads
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- Hydrangeas and other plants
- Further Reading
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