Lil' Annie™ Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Greannie'
Clusters of showy white flowers are produced on stiff, upright branches from spring through summer. A very cold hardy, vigorous, rounded grower reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Excellent for mass plantings.
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Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
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Height:
3-4 ft
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Spread:
3-4 ft
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USDA Zone:
3
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For new plantings
1. Dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container
2. Place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level
3. Back fill with dirt
4. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds
New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering.
Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.
Care Instructions
Lil' Annie™ Hydrangea requires moist, fertile soil and partial shade to grow well. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, removing old and weak stems for a fuller shape. Watering is important, especially during prolonged periods of dry weather. To encourage blooming, fertilize in early spring and again in midsummer with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage new flowers to appear. In cold climates, mulching around the base of the plant will protect it from frost damage.
