Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Let Invincibelle Garnetta® Smooth hydrangea be your cheerleader. Hydrangea arborescens displays beautiful hues of ruby red to powder puff pink flowers atop dark green glossy foliage. Expect this dreamy pompom bloom to flower later than most hydrangeas in the Invincibelle series. It can be admired 3 to 4 weeks longer and expect continuous blooms from Summer into Fall.
This North American native is deciduous and has naturalized in Central and SouthEastern United States. The branches are strong, levitating each bloom with pride, without drooping to the ground like other hydrangeas. This shrub is low growing and compact, only reaching 2 ½ feet in stature. Petite shrubs work well in perennial gardens, especially as a low hedge. Cluster these shrubs together and create a massively amazing pink spectacle. Invigorate a small patio container to be the thriller display.
Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea Care
This hydrangea is easy to care for. Plant it in a full to part sun area. Morning sun with afternoon shade is the most ideal lighting. This shrub is adaptable to a variety of soils. The key to success is to apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch around its base. This helps to ensure that the roots stay cool and do not dry out. Spring is the best time to apply an annual application of fertilizer or compost to keep blooms growing strong.
Hydrangeas can be tricky when pruning but the key is to know what type of hydrangea you have. Particularly for hydrangea arborescens, this plant will bloom on new wood. Once new growth emerges, prune back the older wood. Cut back the whole shrub to about â…“ to keep the growth more compact and less leggy.
Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea Spacing
These smaller, more compact shrubs don’t need that much room. Space plants 2 ½ feet apart from each other. When mass planting, group plants in drifts and staggered rows. Odd numbers like 3, 5, and 7, etc. are typically more visually pleasing to the eye.
Compare Invincibelle® Hydrangeas
Compare flower color, mature size, reblooming performance, and the features that set each Invincibelle® smooth hydrangea apart.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Reblooms? | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp white aging green | 2–2.5' H × 2–2.5' W | Yes | More flowers and stout stems on a compact plant | |
| Deep tourmaline green | 3.5–5' H × 3.5–5' W | Yes | Oversized green flowers on strong stems | |
| Plum-purple lacecap | 4–5' H × 4–5' W | No — Long Blooming | Open lacecap flowers with greater pollinator access | |
| Ruby red aging soft pink | 2.5' H × 2.5' W | Yes | Late, long-lasting color on a petite shrub | |
| Deep pink aging green | 3.5–4' H × 3.5–4' W | Yes | Improved pink Spirit with stronger stems | |
| White aging green | 1–2.5' H × 1–2.5' W | Yes | Original dwarf white smooth hydrangea | |
| Deep mauve-purple | 2.5–3' H × 2.5–3' W | Yes | Mauve-purple flowers on a dwarf mound | |
| Ruby red & silvery pink | 3–4' H × 2–3' W | Yes | Unique two-tone ruby color and narrow habit | |
| Lime green to green-white | 3–4' H × 3–4' W | Yes | Fresh green blooms that change color through the season | |
| Pink | 3.5–4' H × 3.5–4' W | Yes | The original breakthrough pink smooth hydrangea |
Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2.5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2.5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
?
"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA6' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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