Hydrangea ‘Pink Annabelle’

Hydrangea arborescens 'Pink Annabelle' (also known as Invincible Spirit in some markets) is a variety of hydrangea prized for its large, spherical, pink inflorescences. It was created as a pink alternative to the famous Annabelle.

Main features

• Height: about 1–1.5 m.
• Width: 1–1.5 m.
• Flowers: large globes 15–20 cm in diameter, in shades of light pink to deep pink.
• Flowering period: June–September.
• It blooms on the shoots formed in the current year, which makes it very reliable even after cold winters or heavy cutting.

Cultivation conditions

• Prefers partial shade, but can also grow in full sun if the soil stays moist.
• It needs a fertile, well-drained soil that is constantly drained.
• It withstands frost very well, down to about -30 °C or even lower, depending on the source.

Care

• Cut in early spring, about 40–60 cm from the ground, to encourage vigorous shoots and large flowers.
• In dry periods it requires regular watering.
• A layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture.

Advantages

 Spectacular and long-lasting pink flowers.
 Very resistant to cold.
 Blooms for sure every year.
 Good for borders, romantic gardens and cut flowers.