Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is very popular
in Dutch gardens. Jealously I look at the enormous flower umbels
in other gardens. Although I have planted 'Annabelle' at the most humid place
of the garden, I
never get the mega large flower
umbels. Maybe the ground is still too dry?
Another thing I did not realize when I put 'Annabelle' in the ground, was the effect of the wind. At the Zeeuwse Coast it is always very windy and at times even very severe. Once a wind force 7 and the beauty of 'Annabelle' has gone; leaves damaged, flowers flat on the ground.
Relocating to a sheltered spot in the garden? There is something to be said for that. However, my borders are overcrowded. 'Annabelle' will have to do with the assigned spot.
On a visit to the nursery “De Goede Aarde” (http://www.kwekerij-ingoedeaarde.nl) I saw the solution to this windy problem. Frans Geijsels drew my attention to a dark green plastic net. The mesh about 10x10 cm. (Unfortunately, the net is out of stock at this moment).
The net is placed over the plant. ( Because the net is always tied in a knot, it is wise to do some meditation exercises before you start! ) Subsequently the plant grows through the net and the net gives all the support needed. It is perfect!.
Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is now storm proof in my garden.
Another thing I did not realize when I put 'Annabelle' in the ground, was the effect of the wind. At the Zeeuwse Coast it is always very windy and at times even very severe. Once a wind force 7 and the beauty of 'Annabelle' has gone; leaves damaged, flowers flat on the ground.
Relocating to a sheltered spot in the garden? There is something to be said for that. However, my borders are overcrowded. 'Annabelle' will have to do with the assigned spot.
On a visit to the nursery “De Goede Aarde” (http://www.kwekerij-ingoedeaarde.nl) I saw the solution to this windy problem. Frans Geijsels drew my attention to a dark green plastic net. The mesh about 10x10 cm. (Unfortunately, the net is out of stock at this moment).
The net is placed over the plant. ( Because the net is always tied in a knot, it is wise to do some meditation exercises before you start! ) Subsequently the plant grows through the net and the net gives all the support needed. It is perfect!.
Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is now storm proof in my garden.
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