Invincibelle Lace
Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHRLL'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Average, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Plum-purple and white |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune late winter / early spring. Needs consistent moisture in full sun.
Maintenance
Prune back close to ground in late winter to revitalize growth.
Cleanup
Late Fall
Notes
Features lace-cap type blooms atop burgundy red stems.