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Dr. Tom Ranney
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INVINCIBELLE WEE WHITE®

Hydrangea - Smooth

Hydrangea arborescens

'NCHA5'

PP#30,296; CBR#6345

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  • Dwarf 'Annabelle'
  • Strong stems
  • Reblooming
Description

Time to rethink smooth hydrangeas!

Invincibelle Wee White® hydrangea is poised to revolutionize landscaping. Its sturdy compact frame reaches just 1-2.5' tall and is covered in pure white mophead flowers from summer to fall. We'd call it a dwarf version of 'Annabelle,' but that wouldn't quite do it justice, as it also boasts very sturdy stems that never flop and the ability to rebloom, producing fresh flowers all summer.

Awards
DGA Green Thumb Award, 2018
USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 2.5'
Width
1 - 2.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer - fall
Flower Color
White
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.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 30, 2022 Invincibelle Wee White hydrangea
  • Grower Sheet: Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea Benchcard

    • Features: Award winner, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Dwarf, Heat tolerant, Native, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Smooth, 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, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Award winner, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Dwarf, Heat tolerant, Native, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Smooth, 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, White flowers, Green foliage