{"product_id":"1-annabelle-smooth-hydrangea-white-hydrangea-starter-plant-hardy-flowering-shrub-1","title":"Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea Starter Plant | Hardy White Flowering Shrub | Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnnabelle Smooth Hydrangea Starter Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its large, showy white flower heads that can exceed 10 inches in diameter. This native plant to the Midwest and Eastern U.S. thrives in a variety of garden settings, including hedges, borders, mass plantings, and container gardening. It grows to a mature height of 3-5 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet, featuring dark green serrate leaves and a rounded habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces massive white blooms over 10 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms reliably every year, even after severe pruning or harsh winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to different light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance and hardy across USDA zones 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile for landscaping uses such as hedges, borders, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to the Midwest and Eastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade recommended in hotter climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers rich, well-draining soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH; amend with organic matter if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove deadwood; blooms on new wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4-6 feet between plants for optimal growth and airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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