Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea)Gigantic white flowers up to a foot in diameter Bloom lasts from June through September Thrives in almost any well drained soil Rabbit resistant Easy to grow Can be used in rain gardens It's all about the flowers with this stunning performer. Mammoth blooms of up to one foot in diameter last from June to September and actually get larger as the season progresses on this old fashioned, durable favorite. 'Annabelle' was discovered in one lucky garden in

wiry stems of a dark ruby hue

The seed produced by the spent flowers attracts finches and other songbirds

Hardiness Zone 4-9 Height 8-10 in Spread 12-14 in

massed in the landsape

Let's Dance Can Do hydrangea is the perfect place to start

even in bright sun

Easily grown in sun or shade for maximum versatility

Beautiful dark purple blossoms Loves the sun Creates privacy This purple variety has clusters of large sterile lavender-purple flowers that resemble pompoms for up to 8 weeks throughout the summer

It's a sure thing

even in USDA zones 5 and 6

'Empress Wu' certainly carries an imperial presence into the garden with spectacular size in both height and width that makes it a true garden specimen

hummingbirds