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NCHA1 Wild Hydrangea - INVINCIBELLE ™ Spirit

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Botanical Name: Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA1'
Common Name: NCHA1 Wild Hydrangea - INVINCIBELLE ™ Spirit

Updated 4/2012


Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-4' Habit/Form: Mound Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast  Zone: 3-9

Cultural Requirements: Part shade to full sun with adequate moist soil, heat tolerant but water in dry periods, pH adaptable; flowers on new wood; can be cut back in spring to promote thicker stems and flowers.

Ornamental Characteristics: Dark pink buds open to 6-8-inch wide, rosy pink flowers, changing to soft pink as they mature; dark green leaves turn a buttery yellow in fall; flowers are good for drying.

Use in the Landscape: specimen plant, low-growing hedge, borders, foundation plantings.

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