Photos: spring meadow
INCREDIBALL STORM PROOF™ Hydrangea arborescens ‘SMNHAGOV’ PPAF; CBRAF
When it comes to H. arborescens breeding, it’s not our first rodeo - so you know that any improvement to Incrediball® hydrangea must be significant. The proof is in the patent, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea has sturdiest stems on the market, which hold its blooms upright during—and even after—heavy summer downpours. Though its blooms aren’t quite as gigantic as the original Incrediball®, they are so numerous that it absolutely lives up to the expectations associated with this new household name.
USDA Zone 3 - 8, Height/width 3.5-4 feet
POWERBALL™ Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPLK’ PPAF; CBRAF
Win the hydrangea jackpot with Powerball™ panicle hydrangea! This new selection combines the hardiness and rock-solid reliability of panicle hydrangeas with an irresistible round flower shape. Very large inflorescences are comprised of densely packed florets that start out lime green, turn to creamy white, then age to pink. Sturdy stems hold blooms firmly upright.
USDA Zone 3 - 8, Height/width 3-6 feet
FAIRYTRAIL FRESCO™ Hydrangea x ‘WNHYDFBPBMH’ PPAF; CBRAF
Fairytrail Fresco is the long-awaited colorful edition to the award-winning Cascade Hydrangea® series. Large mophead flowers will be blue or pink, depending on soil chemistry. In production, treat with aluminum sulfate to ensure the best blue. As with the other varieties in the series, Fairytrail Fresco hydrangea sets flower buds at every leaf node, creating its distinctive cascading or garland-like effect. Foliage turns red in fall as a fun season extender.
USDA Zone 5 - 9 Height, 3.5-4 feet, Width 4.5 feet
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