Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA3' PP #28,317; CPBRAF
Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh ar-bo-RES-senz
SKU #42429
| Description | Spectacular, large, full mophead blooms, on sturdy, upright stems. The flower clusters appear on new wood, first as dark burgundy-red buds, then erupt in a dazzling display of two-toned, bright ruby red and silvery pink flowers. The deep, dark green foliage backs these summer gems beautifully. Excellent as a specimen or massed in borders. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Dogwood (Cornus) |
| Care | Thrives in enriched, well-drained soil; provide partial shade in hotter regions. Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Blooms on new wood; prune in spring, just before new growth emerges. |
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| Lore | The species Hydrangea arborescens is native to wooded slopes, bluff bases, shaded banks, ravines and along streams in the Eastern U. S. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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