Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Limetta' - Smooth Hydrangea
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Common name: Smooth Hydrangea, White Hydrangea
Scientific name: Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Limetta'
Flower color: Creamy white, in generous panicles
Mature height: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)
Mature width: 1.0–1.2 m (3–4 ft)
Habit: Bushy, upright, forming an airy and elegant silhouette
Flowering period: July to October, prolonged and abundant flowering
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate to regular, prefers moist soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, benefits from regular watering
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly after planting to promote root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
Prune in spring before new growth emerges to maintain a balanced shape and encourage abundant flowering.
This hardy and vigorous shrub offers spectacular and prolonged blooming from mid-summer until the first frosts. Ideal for flower beds, flowering hedges, and cottage gardens, it brings color and lightness to the landscape with minimal maintenance.