Hydrangea arborescens 'Invicibelle Spirit II'
Smooth Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Reliable pink summer flowers
- Very hardy
- Continuous bloom or rebloomer
- Native to North America
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Hanging Basket
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and partial shade. Tolerates full sun if grown with consistent moisture. Water regularly until established and weekly from then on. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, cut plant back to 1/3 of its height. Mulching is beneficial. One application of a slow release, acidic fertilizer in spring. The flower color of these plants is not affected by soil pH.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 36-60 in
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Heat Tolerant
- Hanging Basket
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Fall Color
- Blooms all Season
- Specimen
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hydrangea
Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
Loosely and widely branched with broad, pointed green leaves. Yellow fall color. White, pink or green flowers bloom in flat clusters or rounded balls in early to late summer. Great for mass plantings, shrub borders, woodland gardens or as a specimen.