Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth hydrangea

A red hydrangea with a classic look. Strong stems that won't fall and dark green folliage accompany deep red blooms in early summer. The Invincibelle line is an offshoot of the popular native Annabelle hydrangea growing 2 to 3 ft. tall at maturity it has strong stems that hold large flowers that emerge red and hold their color through summer and fall. The moderate stature, red color and hardy nature make a great plant for a number of settings. We love it as the highlight of a garden bed particularly in front of a white or blue colored house. Shines in the middle of a garden bed or as cover for a low retaining wall. Blooms on new wood, so will reliably flower each year when cared for appropriately. We think you'll love this red option in your garden. Makes great cut flowers and blooms virtually all summer without deadheading.

General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.

Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangeas do well in areas that have well drained consistently moist soil that is free of compaction. prepare your soil by loosening it up with tilling or digging and then mulch well around the flowers to discourage mowers and other traffic. These hydrangeas should be pruned back int he spring removing any growth that isn't green when scratched with a thumbnail, but they can be trimmed to about 1 ft. to keep a tighter more compact appearance. Apply a slow release fertilizer in the spring for best results.