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INVINCIBELLE® Spirit Thrive
Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
'NCHA9'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Sturdy Stems
- Vibrant Flowers
- Reblooming
- Description
Innovation is key to success, and that belief led to this reimagining of Invincibelle Spirit® hydrangea. The improvements are clear: super sturdy stems, deeply ribbed dark green foliage, and vivid deep pink blooms. What you may not notice yet is that it is a vastly improved production plant with the best container presentation to date.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3-4'
- Width
- 3-4'
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- summer - fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
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.Features: Cut flower, Native, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Reblooming, New
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, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Cut flower, Native, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Reblooming, New
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, Pink flowers, Green foliage