Will Annabelle Hydrangea Rebloom?

Unlike the better known blue and pink hydrangeas (macrophyllas), Annabelle blooms every year even after severe pruning or intensely cold winters.

How do you keep Annabelle hydrangeas blooming?

The best way to prune Annabelle Hydrangeas is by removing faded flowers and an inch or two of growth to promote a second round of gorgeous blooms. Don't prune until around the end of September or beginning of October. Always wait until flowers have visibly faded before pruning them.

Should I deadhead Annabelle hydrangea?

When to Prune an Annabelle Hydrangea

Annabelle hydrangeas (considered smooth hydrangeas) bloom on new wood, or in other words, the current season's growth. ... It's perfectly OK to deadhead (remove spent blooms) your Annabelles any time. Annabelles can occasionally benefit from a hard pruning…but don't do it every year.