Invincibelle Spirit® II Smooth Hydrangea
Shrub
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- Stronger stems, better color, and reblooming habit for more fabulous flowers.
- Blooms over 4 months - right up to frost.
- Over 100 blooms per plant!
- Hardy and reliable in zones 3 through 8.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 28,316
Common name: Annabelle hydrangea, Smooth hydrangea, Native hydrangea
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3.5-4' tall x wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer-fall
Features: Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Background, foundation planting, hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen, cut flower, native plant gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Most varieties tolerate full sun in the north, but benefit from afternoon shade. Tolerates full sun only if grown with consistent moisture. In the South, plants require afternoon shade. If plants wilt frequently, that's a good indicator that the spot is a bit too sunny. If flower color is pale, or stems are weak, that indicates the site is a bit too shady.
Water: Water to keep soil moist, but not wet.
Spacing: 3.5 - 4 ft.
Fertilizing: Fertilize once in spring with a granular fertilizer formulated for roses.
Winterizing: Leave intact over winter and keep 2-3" mulch in place.
Maintenance & Pruning: This variety blooms on new wood. In late winter or early spring, cut stems back by about one-third their total height, which builds a strong woody base while also encouraging abundant new growth for lots of flowers and a lush, full look. Young plants may be transplanted when dormant in early spring if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I have been SO SAD about the performance of my macs in Zone 6b. They are mainly pink and purple (when they bloom) as our soil is pretty basic. I was thrilled to see these beautiful arborescens in pink, and ordered a bunch of them. I have one mini mauvette, and it performed beautifully this year when everything else was just a bunch of green leaves (we had a late frost). I received nice-sized plants (quart) from greatgardenplants, carefully packed. I simply can't wait for next season to watch them bloom, frost or no frost. It is an extra bonus that GGP is helping to fight breast cancer with every purchase of these beautiful shrubs (so aptly named for the many women that have conquered breast cancer).
So cute! I won’t see them bloom until next year but they seem happy in their new home. So excited for some hydrangea bouquets!
The hydrangeas arrived very healthy and are thriving in their new location!
Perfection and s the best way to describe this plant! It is in full sun all day, and I have had it for 14 years, and even moved its location one year, and it is just as beautiful as ever! Zero maintenance. I choose to cut it down a bit in the spring and take the old flowers off, but other than that, there is nothing to do. I live in upstate New York, and highly recommend this plant to people. Here is a photo—it hasn’t bloomed to its fullest yet (it’s June 22,) but I’m sure within a week it will be a beautiful pink, as always!
I purchased two Invincibelle Spirit II hydrangeas in the quart size. Plants arrived healthy but small. They've been in the ground for about 6 weeks here in zone 7a and have almost doubled in size, now about 8-10 inches tall. No straggly branches or fallen leaves. I don't expect flowering until next summer. I've been giving the plants plenty of water. I fed with Espoma Bio-Tone when they were planted in mid-April. I plan to fertilize with Rose-Tone soon (early June). Overall I am happy with my purchase, just wish I could have afforded the more mature gallon size plants.
Plants arrived healthy and just as expected. If only I could keep the bunnies from eating them! (I bought cages to help with that.)
Had an initial issue with the quality of plants when they arrived. Reached out to Great Garden Plants to express my displeasure, they took my concerns searously and showed care for customer sentiment.
Plants were replaced at no cost. I will always continue to do business with a company that displays character and integrity.
This hydrangea is growing well and arrived in healthy and protected condition.
Beautiful plants. Healthy upon arrival and packing for shipment was better than any other online nursery I have used. Will definitely purchase from here again.
Beautiful plants. Healthy upon arrival and packing for shipment was better than any other online nursery I have used. Will definitely purchase from here again.
Can’t wait to get them in the ground. They are so healthy and pretty.
I was the first homebuyer. Their plants were very healthy and very beautiful and they ship them very carefully. I love this nursery. I will be using them again.
I planted these twice in zone 8. They all
Died. I’m n a drip. Mulched.
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doing great
I was pleased GGP had a special BOGO on my Invincible Spirit II hydrange. Both quart size plants are doing great!!
Super fast shipping and well packaged. Healthy and ready to grow.
Arrived quickly, in good shape. Planted,waiting to see what happens.
Good so far but all the lavender plAnts died the next day after delivery. What to do?
Got these Invincibelles on a BOGO offer…I had been eyeing them as a solution for a garden hedge for a while. 12 plants arrived exactly at the time I was expecting them. All healthy and ready for planting. They have already doubled in size and I am certain they will continue to thrive and provide color and beauty for years to come!
I just placed an order for some more of this plant. We've had some on one side of our front porch for years and have loved them, they are very showy and have done great. Last year we decided to take out a different version of Hydrangea that was in front of the house and to replace them with these - the first ones I ordered (came in gallons) they arrived, looked great and have done well - in the fall we decided to add on some more, by then only the quart size was available, they arrived small, struggled and then every one died, one by one, side by side. So I'm ordering more to replace them and are hoping that these will be better and will work out better than the last batch did, if not I won't re-order them again.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that some of your hydrangeas died! Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Ordered some plants and specifically requested they be delivered after a certain date, because we were out of town. They arrived a week early and were dried out and useless. Contacted customer service and they promised to replace the order. They did, but crammed two plants in each container. The plants will not grow. I will never purchase anything from them, ever again.
The plants came bigger than I expected for 1 quart size. These plants have grown about 6 inches now. Our summer was unusually hot this year. The ones without afternoon shade didn’t grow as good as the plants in afternoon shade.
I am considering these as a replacement for endless summer hydrangeas that never really bloomed well but grow great foliage every year. This area is an east facing location in a landscape bed and they will be placed in the back close to the garage wall with nothing much in front of them. Zone 6 zip 46163
Invincibelle Spirit® II Smooth Hydrangea sounds like a good option for the area you describe. It does well in part sun locations, has over 100 blooms per plant, and blooms for over four months.
When is the best time of year to plant invincibelle for zone 6B?
The best time to plant the Invincibelle Spirit® II Smooth Hydrangea in zone 6 would be early spring, or in the fall at least 6 weeks before the first frost.
Will these plants grow in full sunshine all day? There is no shade where I want to plant them.
The Invincibelle Spirit® II Smooth Hydrangea tolerates full sun in the north, only if grown with consistent moisture. In the South, plants require afternoon shade. If plants wilt frequently, that's a good indicator that the spot is a bit too sunny. If the flower color is pale, or stems are weak, that indicates the site is a bit too shady.
Is it safe to plant hydrangeas during the cold months? Would it be better to plant in February or March for Zone 7
It's safe to plant smooth hydrangeas in colder months. They bloom on new wood, so any winter damage won't set them back much for next season. If you do want to plant them this season, I wouldn't wait much longer!
I would like to show this plant; If it shows promise, I will buy more. When is it the best time plant and is NORTH/ West good coverage?
The best times to plant are in fall or spring. If you live in a warmer zone (7 or warmer), you can still plant this season, but I wouldn't wait much longer! North or west should be suitable for this plant.