Distinctive smooth hydrangea celebrated for its plum-purple lacecap flowers and dark ruby-red stems. Blooms on new wood. Attracts bees and butterflies. Use in mass plantings, foundation plantings, pollinator gardens, informal or cottage-style garden designs, cut flower arrangements.
Botanical Name- Hydrangea arborescens ‘Invincibelle Lace’ Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh ar-bo-RES-enz Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Purple / white Bloom Time- Summer to early fall Companion Plants- Astilbe ‘Visions in Red’ Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, other pollinators Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C6 Yearly Care Instructions- Plant in spring or fall for best results. Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and insulate roots. Deadhead spent blooms for a tidy look but not necessary for repeat blooming. Trimming Instructions- Prune back by about one-third in late winter or early spring to encourage strong growth and flowering on new wood. Remove any dead or damaged stems at this time Fertilization Instructions- Fertilize in early spring just before new growth begins. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which may promote foliage at the expense of blooms. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Leaf spot, powdery mildew, aphids, root rot in poorly drained soil, winter dieback in exposed areas
