Botanical profile

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby'

Latin name
Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA3' (PP 28 317) 'Invicibelle Ruby'
Common name
Hydrangea 'Invincibelle® Ruby'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby' is a distinctive smooth hydrangea, offering spectacular deep red buds that open into bicolored ruby red and light pink flowers, creating a remarkable contrast. Its compact bushy habit and sturdy stems ensure excellent support at all times, without drooping, even after rain. It blooms on new wood, allowing for reliable flowering from mid-summer until autumn. Suited to northern climates, it tolerates spring pruning and various soil types well, as long as they are well-drained. 'Invincibelle Ruby' combines rich color, hardiness, and a compact silhouette, perfect for beds, borders, or structured mass plantings.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, cool soil in summer
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20), in early spring and mid-season if necessary. Promotes abundant flowering.
Soil type
Cool, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Ruby red with a pale pink core
Fruiting
Without ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded, flexible and bushy shape, forming a light tuft
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.9 m (3 ft)
Width
60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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