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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

INVINCIBELLE GARNETTA®

Smooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

'NCHA6'

PP#33,142; CBRAF

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Deep-pink blooms of Invincibelle Garnetta Smooth hydrangea. "} Invincibelle Garnetta Smooth Hydrangea with deep pink and garnet pink blooms. Close-up of Invincibelle Garnetta Smooth Hydrangea's deep pink blooms. Close-up of garnet-pink blooms of Invincibelle Garnetta hydrangea.
  • Deep pink-red flowers
  • Season extending bloom
  • Native
Description

Make hydrangea season last even longer with Invincibelle Garnetta® hydrangea. The newest member of our award-winning series of Hydrangea arborescens, Invincibelle Garnetta offers deep garnet-hued buds that open into lush pink blooms. It flowers a bit later than others in the series, which makes it an ideal season-extender and companion to the other fabulous varieties in the series. 

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40.0°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2.5'
Width
2.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer, with fall rebloom
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Grows well in most soils; avoid wet and poorly drained sites. Mulch is recommended in the landscape.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood - cut back by about one-third its total height in early spring, just as the new growth begins to emerge on the stems. Smooth hydrangeas may be cut back harder, however, this prevents woody cells from developing, prohibiting the plant from achieving its maximum stem strength.

Uses

Versatile and showy, smooth hydrangeas offer dozens of landscape applications: foundation plantings, perennial gardens, hedges, cut flower gardens, naturalizing, pollinator and wildlife gardens.

Growing Tips

We recommend full sun for smooth hydrangeas in the cooler end of its hardiness range; afternoon shade is a good idea in warmer climates, however. The flower color of smooth hydrangeas is not influenced by soil chemistry. Makes an excellent cut flower, both cut and dried.

  • Spec Sheet: Invincibelle Garnetta® spec sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week August 26, 2021
  • Benchcard: Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea Benchcard
  • Tag: Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea tag
  • Grower Sheet: Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea Professional Grower Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Native, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea , Common name: Smooth Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Native, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea , Common name: Smooth Hydrangea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage