She and her sister-in-law, Amy Kirkpatrick, transplanted the shrub in her yard. The name, coined in 1962 when Annabelle hydrangeas were first released for commercial production, is a nod to the ...

Also called Annabelle hydrangea, this variety is native to the Southeastern part of the United States. The size of mature plants vary greatly by variety from around 1 to over 8 feet tall.

Discover all you need to know about growing hydrangeas, including care tips, when to prune, and the best way to propagate for ...