Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush' is a bold and elegant selection with massive soft pink blooms that mature to a silvery blush. Its sturdy stems hold the large mophead flowers upright even after heavy rains offering reliable structure and extended bloom time.
Height & Spread: 4 - 5 ft x 4 - 5 ft
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Rich, well drained soil with consistent moisture
Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers evenly moist conditions
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from the North American native Hydrangea arborescens and retains much of its adaptability and resilience.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts a variety of native bees and honeybees to its fertile florets throughout the bloom period.
Butterflies
- Visited by swallowtails and other garden butterflies drawn to the nectar rich centers of the flowers.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 4 - 5 ft apart to allow full, even growth and air circulation around the plant.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or as a specimen shrub. Stands out in both formal and naturalistic settings especially when massed.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink' - Echoes soft pink tones and thrives in similar moist soil conditions.
- Aruncus dioicus 'Goat’s Beard' - Adds feathery vertical form and white plumes that contrast with Hydrangea’s mopheads.
- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' - Offers bold foliage contrast and picks up pink flower hues.
- Brunnera macrophylla - Offers heart shaped leaves and pale blue spring flowers for early season interest.
- Fothergilla gardenii - Provides seasonal foliage and spring bloom in a similar soil and light range.