{"product_id":"invincibelle-wee-white-2-0-smooth-hydrangea","title":"Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-essentials--title ProductHeading__title\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/PWCCFullColorTransparent_240x240.png?v=1696002318\" alt=\"Almanac Planting Co: Proven Winners ColorChoice logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front of the border, edging, small gardens, mass plantings, containers, and cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dwarf smooth hydrangea that stays about 2 feet tall, with pure white blooms on sturdy stems from early summer until frost. Blooms on new wood, so it flowers every year after a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounding, Rounded — compact dome of upright stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic white smooth hydrangea look, scaled down for the front of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth hydrangea is a native shrub of eastern North American woodlands, best known in gardens for big white blooms like the old ‘Annabelle’. Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 packs that look onto a plant about 2 to 2.5 feet tall and wide. Its flowers open pure white and age to soft green, and the improved stems are strong enough to hold them upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first flush opens in early summer, and new blooms keep forming on fresh growth through late summer and into fall. Spent flower heads can stay on the plant for winter texture or be cut and dried indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it blooms on new wood, a hard winter or a heavy spring cutback never costs a season of flowers. That makes it dependable in cold climates, where bigleaf hydrangeas often fail to bloom. Its small size fits the front of a border, a low edge along a walk, or a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade. Six or more hours of sun gives the strongest stems and most flowers. In hot southern summers, choose a spot with afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive it well-drained soil that does not stay soggy. It grows in clay and in a wide range of soil types, and the flower color does not change with soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the first growing season, and during hot, dry spells after that. Smooth hydrangeas wilt in drought, so mulch helps keep the roots evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once in spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in early spring before new growth starts, cutting the stems back by about one-third. It blooms on new wood, so this spring cut does not remove any flower buds. No deadheading is needed for rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size suits large patio pots. Use a container with drainage holes and a quality potting mix. Container plants dry out faster than plants in the ground, so check the soil often in summer, and feed lightly each spring. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. Plants ship dormant or near dormant in the off-season, so they may arrive with few or no leaves. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 2 to 2.5 feet wide at maturity. Space plants about 2 feet apart for a low edge or mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHydrangea arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 ‘SMNHAWH’. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/proven-winners\"\u003eProven Winners®\u003c\/a\u003e plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as smooth hydrangea, and is also called wild hydrangea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the 2.0 different from the original Wee White®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Invincibelle Wee White® opens with a pink blush before turning white. The 2.0 version opens pure white and ages to green, has stronger stems that hold the blooms upright, and forms a slightly more compact, mounded plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs smooth hydrangea native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Smooth hydrangea is native to the woodlands of the eastern United States. Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 is a selection of the native species, often called a nativar. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50813792583842,"sku":"APC-IWW2-1-1yr","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/HydrangeaarborescensInvincibelleWeeWhite23.jpg?v=1794065430","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/invincibelle-wee-white-2-0-smooth-hydrangea","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}