Light
Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal; full sun is fine in cooler regions with steady water.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Hydrangea arborescens
How to grow Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball® Blush'.
Huge pink heads on stems that stand up.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 3–9
- Size
- 4–5 ft tall and wide
- Spacing
- 4–5 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water deeply once or twice a week the first year and in summer heat. It wilts fast when dry.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall with the root ball level with the soil.
Feeding
Compost or a balanced shrub fertilizer in spring.
Pruning
Cut stems back to 12–18 in. in late winter. It blooms on new growth.
Through the year
Leafs out in spring, blooms June to September, dried heads into winter.
If something's off
Wilting in afternoon heat is normal; check the soil before adding water. Hydrangeas are toxic to pets.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Reliable pink flowers on a hardy native shrub that blooms every year.
Grows wild in 18 states (USDA PLANTS records).
That's everything we know about growing it. Thanks for reading.
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