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Annabelle Hydrangea vs Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Potentilla pensylvanica

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

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Pennsylvania Cinquefoil
Annabelle Hydrangea

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is well suited for naturalisation projects as it is a wildflower native to North America. It is widespread and can be found growing in rocky soils at higher elevations in the mountains and foothills, as well as the dry prairies. The Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is capable of growing in cold, harsh conditions. The bright yellow flowers are found at the top of long stalks in small dense clusters and are ideal for attracting pollinators.

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.

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil Quick Facts

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 0.0 m (0.1 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium


Flowers: yellow
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: prairie cinquefoil