The 'Annabelle' hydrangea is unrivaled as a truly sensational solitary tree. Due to the size of their growth and flower balls, it can be difficult to find suitable planting partners for them. Find out below which companion plants are suitable!
Which plants go well with the 'Annabelle' hydrangea?
In order to skillfully combine the hydrangea 'Annabelle', plants such as globe thistle, barberry, rhododendron, boxwood, hosta, lady's mantle and miscanthus are suitable. Pay attention to growth height, location requirements and sufficient water for all plants involved.
What factors should you consider when combining the 'Annabelle' hydrangea?
You should consider several factors if you want to combine the hydrangea 'Annabelle':
- Flower color: white
- Flowering time: June to September
- Location requirements: partially shaded, fresh and slightly acidic soil
- Growth height: up to 200 cm
You should take the impressive growth height of up to 200 cm and the same width seriously if you want to combine the 'Annabelle' hydrangea with other plants. Most other perennials play a minor role in partnership with her, but they can still be of great importance.
Since the hydrangea 'Annabelle' does not tolerate full sun, it should be placed next to plants that also prefer to grow in partial shade.
The bright white of the large flower balls of this hydrangea comes into its own fantastically in combination with all other flower and foliage colors.
Combine hydrangea 'Annabelle' in the bed or in the bucket
It is ideal to combine the 'Annabelle' hydrangea, for example, with plants that can catch its heavy flowers in the event of a fall. These include trees that also like to be in partial shade. You can also express the hydrangea 'Annabelle' in a visually appealing way in combination with perennials that bloom in different colors and also plant it under ground cover.
The following are ideal for the 'Annabelle' hydrangea:
- Ball Thistle
- Barberry
- Rhododendron
- Boxwood
- Funkie
- woman's coat
- miscanthus
Combine hydrangea 'Annabelle' with hostas
Funkas go wonderfully with the 'Annabelle' hydrangea because they underline the shrub with their foliage. It is best to frame the 'Annabelle' hydrangea with several hostas. You can choose both hostas with simple foliage and hostas with white variegated leaves. Make sure that both plants receive plenty of water and do not have to steal it from each other.
Combine hydrangea 'Annabelle' with barberry
Barberries are completely undemanding and also thrive wonderfully in partial shade. This means they can easily adapt to the location requirements of the 'Annabelle' hydrangea. The advantage of this combination - in addition to the attractive contrast between the red of the barberry and the white of the viburnum hydrangea - is the supporting function. The barberry can support weak inflorescences of the hydrangea 'Annabelle' with its twigs and branches.
Combine hydrangea 'Annabelle' with lady's mantle
The lady's mantle can be used as a ground cover in the foreground of the hydrangea 'Annabelle'. It spreads its pretty kidney-shaped leaves over the ground, creating a green carpet on which this hydrangea almost floats. The location requirements of both plants also harmonize with each other, which makes a combination recommended.
Combine hydrangea 'Annabelle' as a bouquet in a vase
Due to its flower size, the 'Annabelle' hydrangea sets the tone in the vase. You can underline the white with a little gypsophila and create an attractive arrangement with carmine-red Japanese roses. Delicate sweet grasses such as the inflorescences of bristle millet also go wonderfully with it.
- Gypsophila
- Japanrose
- Brushmillet
- Roses
- Hydrangea 'Pink Annabelle'
