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.
