Hydrangea, Invincibelle Ruby

Invincibelle® Ruby Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA3' USPP 28,317, CPBR 5,623
  

  A Ruby-red smooth hydrangea!

The dark burgundy red flower buds of Invincibelle Ruby open to a two-toned combination of bright ruby red and silvery pink. The foliage is extra dark and stems are strong, making this new hydrangea a gem in any garden. It is a strong rebloomer that will be an excellent addition to any garden. Like other smooth hydrangeas, it flowers on new growth and so blooms every year without fail.

• 3-4 ft H
• 2-3 ft W
• Mounded habit
• Continuous bloom
• Blooms on new wood
• Part Shade, Full Sun
• Performs in clay soils
• Native to North America
• Zone 3-8

Maintenance Notes:
For the biggest, most abundant blooms and strongest stems, plant where it gets at least six hours of sun each day. A good layer of shredded bark mulch helps minimize water loss.

As for pruning, cut the entire plant back by about one-third its total height each spring, just as the new growth begins to emerge on stems. This serves to build up a strong, supportive, woody base while also encouraging abundant new growth for plenty of flowers.

If you wish to fertilize, an application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring, once the soil has thawed, is sufficient.