Questions and Answers for PROVEN WINNERS 4.5 in. Qt. Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea, Live Shrub, Green to White Flowers

A:  Hello Oleta, Thank you for contacting us. We are happy to help. Please reach out to us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com with your order number and we would be happy to look into this for you! Kind Regards, Allie

A:  Smaller than I expected, but growing nicely.

A:  Hi Toni, Thank you for asking. Our plants are very healthy and vigorous when they leave our greenhouse. Unfortunately, sometimes the shipping process may stress the plant, especially during the intense heat of summer months. We guarantee our plants and will send replacements if you receive a sick or dying plant. We always take care of our customers. If you have any further questions, please contact us here helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or (734)654-7485. Kind Regards, Shae

A:  Hi Jarrettrod, Thank you for asking. Unfortunately, we do not sell seeds. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or (734)654-7485. Kind Regards, Shae

A:  I am in MD, very hot and humid here. But I tell you mine has grown fast and is beautiful . I highly recommend this bush. I think it would do great in Florida. And the flowers last very long and are very bold and beautiful.

A:  Unlikely it will survive. It will have chance probably in an area with dense shadow. I'm from north California. Hydrangea was Ok only under dense shadow (I know it contradicts with descriptions). In this area I have very limited sun light. Plants burn very fast even in partial Sun..., where temperature ~75-80F and can be higher sometimes (up to 100F). I had 4 Hydrangeas initially. Now only one in life....

A:  Hello Michael, the Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea require Full sun and will grow in zones: 3-9. If you are unsure as to what your hardiness zone is, go to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map and put in your Zip Code to find out. I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us on our hotline (734) 654-7485. Happy planting, Jade

A:  Put them on drip irrigation and in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade and they should do fine.

A:  Hydrangea's old-fashioned, mophead or lace-cap blooms fill summer gardens with unforgettable shades of cream, pink and blue. Their alluring show comes with a cost. Even in cool-summer coastal areas, hydrangea plantings require significant watering. For inland gardeners in Sunset's Climate Zone 9, only oakleaf hydrangea can handles the summer heat without skyrocketing water bills. Its thick, moisture-retentive green leaves contrast with large, white blooms before turning to red, purple and bronze in fall. The shrub's flaking, cinnamon-brown bark provides winter color. Grow oakleaf hydrangea as a specimen or in massed plantings. Planting Oakleaf Hydrangea 1.Choose a well-drained site with acidic soil, morning sun and afternoon shade. Oakleaf hydrangeas do best with a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Find a spot large enough to accommodate your mature plant's size. Species of big leaf hydrangeas grow up to 12 feet high. Cultivars may be even larger or only half that size. The spread of these mounding plants equals or exceeds their height. 2.Loosen the planting site with the rototiller, adding organic compost to provide the rich soil oakleaf hydrangea loves. 3.Water your hydrangea well. Dig a hole equal to the depth and twice the width of its root ball. Grasp the plant around its base, and slide it from its container. 4.Trim broken root ends and cut back roots encircling the soil ball with the stem cutters. Center the plant in the hole with its root ball even with the soil surface. Replace the soil, watering and tamping it with your hands as you go to remove air pockets. Water twice more, once when the hole is filled and several hours after planting. Caring for Oakleaf Hydrangea 1.Spread and maintain a 3- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch around the plant. Mulching keeps the soil adequately moist and the roots cool. 2.Continue regular watering until the hydrangea is established and showing new growth. After that, water it during extended dry spells 3.Fertilize the hydrangea beginning in late winter of the year following its transplant. Apply 10-10-10 fertilizer at a rate of 1.5 ounces per 10 square feet of soil 4.Prune the hydrangea in August, shortly after it finishes blooming. Remove dead branches, and cut one-third of the older stems back to the ground. Regular pruning controls the plant's shape and encourages bloom. Tip, hydrangea seldom has pest problems, but it may attract Japanese beetles. Dusting or spraying with a carbaryl-based insecticide, such as Sevin, controls the pests. Warning Planting oakleaf hydrangea in poorly drained soil leaves it vulnerable to Armillaria and other root rots. Good Luck !!

A:  Hi Flmom, Our Let's Dance Reblooming hydrangeas and Tuff Stuff Mountain hydrangeas are all hardy in zone 9. If you have any other questions, feel free to call our hotline at (734) 654-7485. Best regards, Amanda

A:  This plant died immediately.

A:  I bought this gorgeous hydrangea last year as a very small plant. This year it has grown hugely developed very large white flowers that later turned green. However, I live in MN and you live in the forever growing land of CA. I don't have a clue whether they are still selling them in CA. I bought mine on-line.

A:  I am not in California but our Home depot always has several hydrangea in thru the fall. You can plant any plant as long as the soil is workable.

A:  Hi Ox1963, No, you can plant Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea when the temperature is consistently above freezing at night, or warmer. It prefers moist, well drained soil and about 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If you have any other questions, feel free to call our hotline (734) 654-7485. Best regards, Amanda

A:  Call Proven Winners- the nursery that supplies them ‭(877) 865-5818‬

A:  I guess that would be dependent on where you live. Last year I planted it in mid June and it grew nicely. No blooms but it gained stock and thrived. Hoping for blooms this year. Good Luck.

A:  You'll want to plant them soon, especially if you live in an area where the first frost can come fairly early. I live in California and was able to plant them as late as July of last year.

A:  They take a while they are very small.

A:  These could bring blooms as early as July if properly planted and fertilized...

A:  Hi Alongworth, Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea blooms early to late summer. One application of a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants (like a rose fertilizer) is sufficient for the year. If you have any other questions, feel free to call our hotline (734) 654-7485. Best regards, Amanda.

A:  I would not expect blooms till next year at the earliest. The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap.That is what my horticulture class taught me.

A:  Until the end of summer

A:  Hi El, Our plants are very healthy and vigorous when they leave our greenhouse. Unfortunately, sometimes the shipping process may stress the plant, especially during the intense heat of summer months. We guarantee our plants and will send you replacements if you receive a sick or dying plant. We always take care of our customers. That said, our plants- especially our hydrangeas- are very resilient and will bounce back. If you have any questions, please call our hotline (734) 654-7485. Best regards, Fallon

A:  I planted 30 of these as a hedge last year and had nothing but a positive experience. Despite planting them fairly late in the year, they all survived the winter and are doing well this spring. Granted, I live in California, so the winter wasn't harsh by any means, but these plants have done well with very minimal intervention.

A:  Hi Sheilah, Incrediball Hydrangea are not known to be deer resistant. We do have many other shrubs that are deer resistant, such as our Proven Winners Barberries and Buddleias. Your flowers will hopefully return, but it may be next year that you see them come back as it is almost time for hydrangeas to stop blooming for the year. The yellow leaves could be caused by getting too much water or fertilizer. We recommend keeping the soil moist, but not too wet or dry for best results. I hope this helps. If you have any additional questions, feel free to call us at (734) 654-7485. Thanks, Hailee

A:  Irish Spring Soap!! _ Deers stay away , trust me this works!!! ---- Cut up a bar of irish spring soap , put it in a mesh /or zip lock bag {poke afew holes in bag} & either tie it to plant stem or attach to a stick next to plants & da -Dahhh , deers refuse to touch the plant next to the soap , Deers have just stopped coming to my yard . Good Luck!