"Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball® 'Abetwo' , 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (Wood, 2009), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Lime green fading white, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed a0 for 9 DAYS (Burp). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. ‘Abetwo’ originated from an open pollination of ‘Annabelle’ (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’, it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 6/2022 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 32 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #partshade, #fullsun, #PP28729, #SmoothHydrangea, #Compact, #BARHARBOR, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens in my native wildflower garden. Webster Groves, Missouri.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.

'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.

National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #SmoothHydrangea, #WildHydrangea, #Annabelle, #Suckers, #Hydrangea, #WW34

Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 6/2022 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 32 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #partshade, #fullsun, #PP28729, #SmoothHydrangea, #Compact, #BARHARBOR, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball Blush 'NCHA4' (Ranney, 2017) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 2.1 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.

'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.

National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #SmoothHydrangea, #WildHydrangea, #Annabelle, #Suckers, #Hydrangea, #WW34

Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 6/2022 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 32 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #partshade, #fullsun, #PP28729, #SmoothHydrangea, #Compact, #BARHARBOR, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).

Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #PP28316, #SmoothHydrangea, #InvincibelleSPIRITII, #Hydrangea, #WW34

Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' 23W26 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 3.1 YEARS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' WW34 Smooth D1- (McDaniels, Univ of Illinois, 1910) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6in. across, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed D1 for 4.0 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2018.

'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.

National Gardenig Association, member luis_pr: These grew like weeds in my old Atlanta, Georgia stomping grounds. I would add to the description: can wilt a lot when hot so keep it well mulched. And add some wire around it to help support the heavy stems when the blooms get wet. I had to put mine in a full but very bright shady spot so they get limited watering from rains. Will propagate via suckers too so plantings tend to get "wider" as the years pass.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #SmoothHydrangea, #WildHydrangea, #Annabelle, #Suckers, #Hydrangea, #WW34

"Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball® Blush 'NCHA4' , 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (Ranney, 2017) #Shrub #shade #PP28280 (Ranney, 2017), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 1.0 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball Blush 'NCHA4' (Ranney, 2017) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 2.1 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Native Shrub (Hydrangeaceae family) / June, Habersham Co., Georgia, USA / Copyright ©2009 by William Tanneberger - All Rights Reserved.

Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)

Cornelia, GA (Cornelia City Park Nature Trail)

Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball Blush 'NCHA4' (Ranney, 2017) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 2.1 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

My other photos of this plant

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 23W26 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 4.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea, #23W26

Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball Blush 'NCHA4' (Ranney, 2017) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 2.1 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

My other photos of this plant

Satellite View using Google Maps

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

"Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball® Blush 'NCHA4' , 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (Ranney, 2017), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 1.0 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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"Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle', 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (1910), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Tiny white fertile flowers corymbs 2-6"" across, Michigan Bloom Month 6-9, In Garden Bed a1 for 0 DAYS (Lowe). Planted in 2018.

'Annabelle' is a nature cultivar that was discovered ~1910 in the wild near Anna, (Southern) Illinois. Plantsman J.C.McDaniels from the University of Illinois named it and promoted it for its extremely large flowers (corymbs) which are considerably larger than the species. It is probably the most grown cultivar of smooth hydrangea. It blooms on new wood, so it is quite hardy. It can be cut to the ground in late winter to promote plant vigor.

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

A pic from my shade garden.

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' WW35 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 27 MONTHS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, , #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #SmoothHydrangea, #LIMERICKY, #Hydrangea, #WW35

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' 23W26 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 3.1 YEARS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).

Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 21, 22:

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Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle® Wee White 'NCHA5' (Ranney, 2019) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea, Size: 3x2ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed V2 for 0 DAYS (Lowe). Planted in 2019.

Proven Winners: Invincibelle Wee White® hydrangea is positively ground-breaking: it's the first dwarf 'Annabelle' type hydrangea in the world! This cute little landscape plant ensures that any landscape can enjoy the reliability, low-maintenance, and season-long beauty of hydrangeas. It reaches just 1-2.5' (.3-.7 m) tall and naturally grows as a tidy, rounded mound. Each flower emerges a soft, blush pink before changing to white, and is held up on a strong, supportive stem for a display that looks more like a bouquet of flowers than a landscape plant. Blooming begins in early summer and continues through frost, with new flowers appearing the whole time. Versatile and floriferous, it just might be the solution to your landscape problems. Winner of the 2018 Direct Gardening Association Green Thumb award; available in better garden centers in spring 2018.

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle® Wee White 'NCHA5' (Ranney, 2019) 2019 photo - Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea, Size: 3x2ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed V2 for 0 DAYS (Lowe). Planted in 2019.

Proven Winners: Invincibelle Wee White® hydrangea is positively ground-breaking: it's the first dwarf 'Annabelle' type hydrangea in the world! This cute little landscape plant ensures that any landscape can enjoy the reliability, low-maintenance, and season-long beauty of hydrangeas. It reaches just 1-2.5' (.3-.7 m) tall and naturally grows as a tidy, rounded mound. Each flower emerges a soft, blush pink before changing to white, and is held up on a strong, supportive stem for a display that looks more like a bouquet of flowers than a landscape plant. Blooming begins in early summer and continues through frost, with new flowers appearing the whole time. Versatile and floriferous, it just might be the solution to your landscape problems. Winner of the 2018 Direct Gardening Association Green Thumb award; available in better garden centers in spring 2018.

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 6/2022 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 32 MONTHS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #partshade, #fullsun, #PP28729, #SmoothHydrangea, #Compact, #BARHARBOR, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' WW35 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 27 MONTHS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2021, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, , #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #SmoothHydrangea, #LIMERICKY, #Hydrangea, #WW35

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 6/2022 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 3.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP20571 , #SmoothHydrangea, #Abetwo, #INCREDIBALL, #HydrangeaArborescens, #Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 6/2022 Smooth H1- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed H1 for 5.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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#Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens

"Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball® Blush 'NCHA4' , 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (Ranney, 2017) #Shrub #shade #PP28280 (Ranney, 2017), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 1.0 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).

Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #PP28316, #SmoothHydrangea, #InvincibelleSPIRITII, #Hydrangea, #WW34

"Hydrangea arborescens Incrediball® Blush 'NCHA4' , 2018 photo, Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, (Ranney, 2017), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed H1 for 1.0 YEARS (Blue). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’ was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

#Hydrangea #SmoothHydrangea

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).

Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #PP28316, #SmoothHydrangea, #InvincibelleSPIRITII, #Hydrangea, #WW34

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle SPIRIT II' WW34 Smooth D3- (Ranney, 2016) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., Pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.9 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescent 'NCHA2' was developed by Thomas G. Ranney at North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, Mills River, N.C. It is marketed under the trade name of Invincibelle® Spirit II as a better pink 'Annabelle' type hydrangea. It was released ~6 years after the original Invincibelle® Spirit and supposedly has darker foliage, stronger stems, and larger flowers that are a darker pink that ages to green. (PP28316, 2016).

Moved from L1 (1 year) tod0 on 9/16/2019. New location is full sun.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 21, 22:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #partshade, #FullSun, #PP28316, #SmoothHydrangea, #InvincibelleSPIRITII, #Hydrangea, #WW34

Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 23W26 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 3.7 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #partshade, #fullsun, #PP28729, #SmoothHydrangea, #Compact, #BARHARBOR, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens, #23W26

Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 23W26 Smooth R2- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R2 for 6.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2017, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PartShade, #FullSun, #PP28280, #SmoothHydrangea, #NCHA4, #INCREDIBALLBLUSH, #Hydrangea, #Arborescens, #23W26