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Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA3' PP #28,317; CPBRAF
Pronunciation: hy-DRAIN-juh ar-bo-RES-senz
SKU #42429
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| 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 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Dogwood (Cornus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Lore | The species Hydrangea arborescens is native to wooded slopes, bluff bases, shaded banks, ravines and along streams in the Eastern U. S. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| 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. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Dogwood (Cornus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.