INCREDIBALL® Smooth Hydrangea

Light: Sun (6 hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day), depending on the climate you live in. For gardens at the cooler end of their hardiness range (zones 3-6/7), Incrediball smooth hydrangea will thrive in full sun. For gardens at the warmer end of the range (zones 7-8), it benefits from placement in afternoon shade.Soil: Prefers moist soil that drains easily. Any period of extended sogginess will not be tolerated. Soil pH does not affect flower color; Incrediball hydrangea will always bloom white, with some green shades, depending on the flower stage.Water: Average water needs.Fertilizing: Nothing special required. If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable.Pruning: When to prune Incrediball smooth hydrangea: Pruning is recommended in early spring.How to prune Incrediball smooth hydrangea: When the buds begin to swell noticeably, cut the whole plant back by one-third. Make cuts just about 1/4 of an inch above a bud. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time; just cut back to a set of leaves.Other: Incrediball hydrangea makes an excellent cut flower. For its longest vase life, cut vertically up the stem about 2 inches. This will help it absorb more water. It also works as a dried flower.Hydrangea arborescens native range. Based on the USDA website.