Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Annabelle Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Annabelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Annabelle Hydrangea
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: red and purple
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Flowers: pale purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac