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- Plant family: Hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)<\/li>\n
- Plant species: Hydrangea arborescens<\/li>\n
- Plant genus: Hydrangea<\/li>\n
- Common names: smooth hydrangea, wild hydrangea, sevenbark<\/li>\n
- Origin: North America<\/li>\n
- perennial plant<\/li>\n
- bush with thick, wide growth<\/li>\n
- Growth height: 40 cm to 2 m<\/li>\n
- big, white inflorescence with a diameter of 15 to 30 cm<\/li>\n
- blooming period from July until September<\/li>\n
- sterile decorative flowers<\/li>\n
- summer green, opposite and elongated leafs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The hydrangea arborescens Annabelle enriches every garden and park with its big white flowers which last long and shoot in a great number from the bush. On the juicy green, oval leafs they demonstrate a particularly good effect.<\/p>\n
The hydrangea arborescens grows strongly upward and wide. It is popular as a decorative plant as well as a summery hedge plant. The care instructions reveal what you have to pay attention to with regards to care, planting and reproduction so that you can care for the decorative garden plant in the best way possible.<\/p>\n
The flowers of the perennial hydrangea decorate the plant for several months. They change from a tender light green in spring to a cr\u00e8me-white. Also withered inflorescences still look beautiful and do not need to be cut off. The cultivated hydrangea arborescens Annabelle shows considerably bigger and more remarkable inflorescences than its wildly growing relative wild hydrangea.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThese stem from the forests in the east of the USA and have been growing there until now in a wild environment. By now, the hydrangea arborescens is widely spread in North America and most parts of Europe. It has been cultivated as a decorative plant in Germany since the 18th century.<\/p>\n
Care<\/span><\/h2>\n
The hydrangea arborescens Annabelle is easy-care. However, it reacts with a particularly lush growth and big blossom to certain conditions that are fulfilled with little effort.<\/p>\n
Location<\/span><\/h3>\n
A semi-shade location in a garden or park provides optimal conditions for the modest hydrangea arborescens Annabelle to grow.<\/p>\n
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- close to trees or house walls it enjoys the change of light and shade during the day<\/li>\n
- the plant also endures rather sunny places<\/li>\n
- it is suitable for undergrowth planting of trees<\/li>\n
- deep shadow and midday heat should be avoided because both hinder the flower formation and growth<\/li>\n
- a\u00a0sheltered location is recommended, as bigger flower heads are already heavy carriage for the shoots, wind often leads them to break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, the plants should have enough space to all directions as the bush does not only grow upward but can also become up to 130 cm wide. If the hydrangea arborescens is to be used as a hedge, it can also easily be shortened at its sides to the desired size. The cultivation as pot plant is less common, yet possible. For the location the same rules apply as for those in the garden or park. A hydrangea in a pot demonstrates particular effect for example on a terrace or balcony.<\/p>\n
Substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n
The hydrangea arborescens Annabelle favours a nutrient-rich, lose substrate. As it stems from the wild hydrangea it grows excellently in humus-rich and mineral-bearing forest soil. However, usually normal garden soil is sufficient. If the soil is sandy it should be mixed with humus before the hydrangea is planted. Moreover, the plant flourishes best in a substrate with neutral to slightly sour pH-value. For growing the plant in a pot a mixture of humus and rhododendron soil is suitable.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPlanting<\/strong><\/p>\n
The hydrangea arborescens Annabelle can be planted throughout the entire year as long as there is no frost. Planting in spring is recommended as the hydrangea then blossoms in the same year for the first time.<\/p>\n
The following distances should be kept between several specimens:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- if the hydrangea is to be used as a hedge, the individual plants should be planted in a distance of 35 to 50 cm<\/li>\n
- if it is to be planted in a group, it can be given more space: a distance of 80 to 150 cm is recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As the hydrangea arborescens Annabelle does not like waterlogging, the soil should be aerated before planting. Thereby, it is also easier for the roots to penetrate the soil and to take root. Before the plant is planted into the soil all visible weeds should be removed from the flat root ball. Freshly planted hydrangeas should be watered generously but not yet fertilised. In this way, stronger and widely branching roots develop.<\/p>\n
Watering<\/span><\/h3>\n
Normal to slightly wet locations are optimal for the hydrangea arborescens Annabelle as it needs a lot of liquid.<\/p>\n
For watering the following should be kept in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- regular and generous water supply through watering or rain is important<\/li>\n
- ss soon as the soil is only slightly wet the plant can be watered again<\/li>\n
- water supply is necessary throughout the entire year except for during times of frost<\/li>\n
- moreover, an evenly wet soil should be ensured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At a sunny location the garden plant needs accordingly more water than in a semi-shade one. Also during warm temperatures, it is sometimes necessary to water the hydrangea arborescens in the morning as well as in the evening.<\/p>\n
Water deficiency and excess water show the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- drooping leafs are a clear sign for water deficiency<\/li>\n
- the plant needs to be watered immediately<\/li>\n
- if the leafs take on a yellowish colour, the water is presumably cumulating in the soil<\/li>\n
- then, the soil should be thoroughly loosened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFertilising<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hydrangea arborescens should already be fertilised from the second year onwards. If the soil is nutrient-rich, the hydrangea arborescens Annabelle should be fertilised scarcely \u2013 once a month is sufficient. In principal, the fertiliser should be used sparingly because too much leads to soft shoots.<\/p>\n
These are then no longer able to support heavy flower heads. Regular hydrangea fertiliser from the specialist garden store is suitable for fertilising as it contains much nitrogen and little phosphor. Fertilising takes place in spring until July during flowering. Alternatively, cattle dung or cattle dung pellets can be used, because dung has a sour pH-value.<\/p>\n
It is used as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- the dung is spread under the outer area of the crown on the soil<\/li>\n
- if necessary, it can be covered with foliage<\/li>\n
- the dung should be spread in autumn or spring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other organic substances such as compost, coffee grounds, horn meal and shavings as well as plant manure are also suitable fertilisers. They break down slowly and naturally and provide the hydrangea steadily with important nutrients. However, phosphorous universal fertilisers should not be used. When grown in a pot it should be kept in mind that the hydrangea needs more nutrients and therefore needs to be fertilised more often. Liquid hydrangea fertiliser which can me mixed into the water during spring and summer is the most suitable.<\/p>\n
Cutting<\/span><\/h3>\n
If the hydrangea arborescens Annabelle is correctly cut back in late autumn or beginning of spring, growth and flowering in the next growing period is enhanced. As it grows quickly, it can be cropped generously.<\/p>\n