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Also great for massing in mixed beds and perennial borders, or naturalizing in native plantings. ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea has no serious insect or disease problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Annabelle' was featured as an honorable mention in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtcubacenter.org\/research\/trial-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMt Cuba Center Trial Garden\u003c\/a\u003e Research Report. 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A backdrop of lush green foliage forms a large mound on this deciduous shrub. With season-long color, ‘All Summer Beauty’ makes an ideal specimen or accent plant. Try planting in containers on the patio or massing for big impact in the shrub border. Plants benefit from a shady location in southern gardens, but tolerate more sun farther north. Prune to shape plants after early summer flowering. No serious insect or disease problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hydrangeas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangea shrubs are native to the US and Asia and produce showy flowers throughout the summer season. 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