Hydrangea 'Incrediball'

Pépinière Lemay Nursery

$39.99
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Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer scale of 'Incrediball®'. This show-stopping shrub produces colossal, volleyball-sized flower heads that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. Each massive dome is packed with thousands of tiny, star-shaped florets that emerge a refreshing lime green, mature to a crisp, snowy white, and then age to a sophisticated pale green. Held high on thick, woody stems that refuse to flop even under the weight of a summer rain, these "snowballs" create a dramatic, high-end look in any landscape.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

5' H x 5' W

Zone:

3-8

Watering:

Medium to High

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Incrediball Hydrangea, Strong-Stemmed Smooth Hydrangea, Wild Hydrangea

Scientific Name:

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' (Trade name: Incrediball®)

Type:

Ornamental Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Size: 4–5 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide.
  • Habit/Form: Broadly rounded, mounding, and upright.
  • Rate: Fast-growing.
  • Longevity: 20+ years with proper maintenance.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers rich, loamy, well-drained soil with high organic matter.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to different soil types; handles clay better than many other hydrangea species.
  • Watering: High to moderate; requires regular deep watering to maintain its lush appearance.

Special Features:

Improved stem strength (specifically bred to prevent flopping); Extremely cold hardy; Native North American species cultivar; Attracts pollinators.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Massive white globes from early summer through late summer.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage stays green late into the season; flowers age to an attractive "antique" green.
  • Winter: The dried, tan flower heads provide excellent architectural interest and look beautiful dusted with snow.

Garden Value:

A premier choice for mass plantings, flowering hedges, and foundation plantings. Its massive blooms make it a "holy grail" flower for fresh-cut wedding bouquets and dried arrangements.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Provides nectar for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
  • Human: Provides instant "curb appeal" and massive visual impact; one of the best hydrangeas for home floral design.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Best planted in spring or fall. Space 4–5 feet apart for a continuous hedge. While its stems are strong, planting in a location protected from the most extreme winds will help maintain its tidy, upright form.

Care:

  • Light: Thrives in everything from full sun to partial shade; in warmer southern climates, afternoon shade is highly recommended.
  • Moisture: Needs consistent, average to moist soil; do not let the plant dry out during the heat of summer.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Prune the entire plant back by about one-third of its height in late winter or early spring to encourage the strongest new growth. Apply a slow-release fertilizer for woody plants in early spring.

Tolerances:

Cold hardy; Heat tolerant; Tolerates urban pollution and clay soil

Tips For Success:

Mulch heavily (2–3 inches) to keep roots cool and moist. Since it blooms on "new wood," you don't have to worry about late frosts killing the flower buds.

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