.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Invincibelle Ruby' Smooth Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby' Description This cultivar features vibrant, ruby-red flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. It is a deciduous shrub with lush green foliage that provides visual interest throughout the growing season. Hardy and resilient, it thrives in various garden settings. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, shrub beds, and foundation plantings. It also makes an excellent specimen plant or addition to native plant gardens due to its pollinator-attracting blooms. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby' Common Name: Invincibelle Ruby' Smooth Hydrangea Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet in height and width, with rounded, bushy growth habit Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous broadleaf Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer (July to September) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Partial to full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Gardenias, Coneflowers, and other native perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with partial to full sun. Space plants about 3-4 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Winter Care: Mulch around root zone to protect during cold climates. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery, ensuring the crown is level with soil surface. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.