Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea (arborescens)

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® has deep pink-mauve blooms every year in early summer and continues through frost for an endless supply of flowers - even in colder climates. With its strong stems and tidy, rounded, dwarf habit, Invincibelle Mini Mauvette is a very versatile plant for landscaping or adding to containers. This native of North America is great as a cut flower, fresh or dried.  2.5-3 feet tall and wide at maturity Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part sun (4+ hours daily) in southern climates and part to full sun in northern climates Space plants 2.5-3 feet apart for best results Produces pink-mauve flowers throughout summer Maintains dark green foliage spring to frost Blooms on new wood Great for borders, containers, edging, landscapes, hedges, cut and dried flowers Native to North America, long blooming, deadheading not necessary 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.  Shipping Info: 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