Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA2' Height: 4 feet Spread: 4 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 3a Brand: Proven Winners Description: This improved selection features enormous ball-shaped deep pink flower heads on sturdy stems, lasting for a very long time; it's best to prune back to 1/3 in size in spring, blooms on new growth Ornamental Features Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit II features bold balls of hot pink flowers with rose overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit II is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its strikingly bold and coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced landscape composition. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics. Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit II is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Hydrangea, Invincibelle Spirit II will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species. Special Attributes Grows best when shaded from 11 am to 7 pm.
