Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)

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Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)

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Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.
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Height 48-60 in.
Spread 48-60 in.
Zones 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea is a stunning native shrub that captivates with its impressive, basketball-sized blooms. Starting as delicate green buds, the blossoms quickly transform into pure white, then gradually mature into a rich, jade green hue. Its strong, sturdy stems provide reliable support, ensuring the blooms remain upright without flopping, making it an easy-to-grow addition to any garden. Ideal for creating a striking hedge or as a focal point, this hydrangea also excels as a cut or dried flower, bringing beauty and elegance to both your garden and floral arrangements. 

  • 4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun in northern climates and part sun (4+ hours daily) in southern climates.
  • Space plants 5-6 feet apart for best results
  • Produces white flowers throughout summer that age to jade green in fall
  • Maintains green foliage spring to frost
  • Blooms on new wood
  • Great for borders, hedges, landscapes, cut and dried flowers
  • Native to North America, salt tolerant, fall interest

Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prefers well-drained soil that does not remain soggy for any amount of time. To prune, simply cut back by one-third of its total height every spring, just as new growth begins to emerge on stems. Make cuts just about 1/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time. 

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  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

 Read our guide to get started with planning a garden

Features

Characteristics

  • Height: 4-6 ft.
  • Height: 48-60 in.
  • Spread: 48-60 in.
  • Habit: Mounded
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
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T
03-03-2025
Verified buyer
So far, so good. They arrived in great shape and packaged well. They are already starting to show a little greenery. We are excited to see them thrive.
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing your review of your Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea! Happy planting! :)🌺

Sincerely,
PWD Team
Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) review
D
01-20-2025
Verified buyer
I received this Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea (2 total) and few weeks ago. I planted it 5 days after receiving (our weather at that time was still perfect for planting). Anyway, they arrived dormant for which I am good with considering it is winter. They went into the ground with ease with Biotone root starter, and mulched around them as I do with all my plants. So far so good! They are doing well. Winter has set in now (zone 8b), freezing temps, ice, and snow (rarity). But these babies still look good. As a matter of fact, I ordered some more, received them a few days ago, and have placed them inside my enclosed garage just waiting to plant them! Proven Winners plants are awesome and a great investment for transforming my land into my little piece of paradise!
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing your review of your Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea! We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying your plant! :)🌺
D
01-09-2025
Verified buyer
Arrived wonderful as always
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing your reviews of your Hydrangeas! Happy planting! 🌺
V
11-12-2024
Verified buyer
Plant received quickly and planted next day. Have large space for this hydrangea to grow, spread and bloom next year.
PWD reply
We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying your plants! Be sure to share photos later in the season. :) 🌺
B
11-05-2024
I bought 2 incrediball hydrangeas from PW Direct. They arrived quickly, but looking in the box, my wife looked at me and we both said " we need 2 more! These are fantastic." The next 2 came in just as nice as the first two. They're in the ground and doing great. Thank you for not only sending us such nice plants, but another big thanks goes to whoever packaged them.
PWD reply
Thank you for sharing!! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying them! 🌺