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Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

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Overview

The Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle Limetta® is a compact smooth hydrangea with rounded lime-green flower heads that soften to green-white, then age to jade from summer into fall. This mounded deciduous shrub grows 36-48 inches tall and wide on strong stems. Plant in sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; afternoon shade helps in heat. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type Shrub
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — then age to jade from summer into fall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

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Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — is a compact deciduous shrub from the Proven Winners® collection
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — well-drained soil and consistent moisture; afternoon shade helps in heat
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — commonly referred to as Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea, image 32
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — This mounded deciduous shrub grows 36-48 inches tall and wide on strong stems; evolving
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — luminous flower color and tidy garden presence; shrub with green and white blooms
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — green and white flowers in the garden
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Gardeners often appreciate that its strong stems hold the blooms upright
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Invincibelle Limetta® matures at about 36 to 48 inches tall and wide
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — giving the plant a polished look without staking or fussing.<br><br>For best performance
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — In early summer, rounded blooms emerge a vivid lime green, cool and crisp against, image 36
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — then age to jade from summer into fall; well-drained soil and consistent moisture; afternoon
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea arborescens

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