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A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Annabelle Hydrangea

Large 8-12” diameter rounded clusters of 1" white flowers among 4-8" serrated dark green leaves. Blossoms early to late Summer, and sometimes in the Fall. Vigorous upright with rounded-form deciduous flowering shrub. Attracts butterflies. Reliably producing blooms every year after serve pruning, and hard cold winters. Can grow up to 1-2Ft. per year. Unlike other hydrangeas, Annabelle keeps its flower buds over the Winter, providing more flowers come Spring time adds for your enjoyment. Winner of not one, but two awards from Horticultural Societies. Native to the Southeastern U.S. Perfect selection for beds, boarders, hedges, screens, patio, mass planting, and single specimen. See Specifications below. Shop the Annabelle Hydrangea for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Other Names	Smooth Hydrangea, Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea, Annabelle Wild Hydrangea
Special Features	Large 8-12” diameter rounded clusters of 1" white flowers Low maintenance. Pest and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Not drought tolerant.
Category	Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Hardiness Zones	3-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast once established
Sun	Part Shade. Morning and/or Evening filtered Sun, or Shade in afternoon.
Height	4-6Ft.
Width	3-5Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around and fill in with dirt so that the crown is at soil level. Likes loam, silt, clay (amended), sand (amended) soil. Likes moist but well drained soil. Soil pH range 6.0-8.0, moderate acid to moderate alkaline.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 4Ft. apart for solid hedge between each plant, center to center. 8Ft. or more, for more open hedge, center to center.
Watering	Average water need once established. If a dry spell occurs, provide a deep watering once or twice a week to mimic rainfall. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in early Spring with slow release fertilizer.
Pruning	Prune selectively in late Winter, or cut it back hard. Very tolerant of a hard pruning.
Deer	Deer do favor their taste. If eaten in the winter, plant will be OK come Spring. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Large 8-12” diameter rounded clusters of 1" white flowers from early to late Summer, and sometimes in the Fall.