Hydrangea arborescens
Proven Winners ColorChoice flowering shrubs

How long has it been on the market?
Introduced in 2015
Sun/shade requirements
Full sun
USDA Zones
3a – 9b
Habit
Mounded
Key features
The second generation of Invincibelle Spirit hydrangea has darker foliage, stiffer stems and larger flowers that are a richer pink that ages to an attractive green. This hydrangea grows from Manitoba to Mobile, blooming every year from mid-summer to frost. It is a strong rebloomer, and will deliver plenty of rich pink flowers through the summer and into fall. As with the original Invincibelle Spirit hydrangea, $1 from every plant sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Grows to height/width
36 to 48 inches tall and wide
Consumer care requirements
Low maintenance. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prune in late winter/early spring and apply a controlled-release fertilizer. Bloom color is not affected by soil pH.
Uses
Mass plantings, landscapes, naturalizing, cutting gardens, mixed borders.
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