Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush'

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush': Blush-Pink Snowballs with a Chartreuse Finish

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush' is a Proven Winners® smooth hydrangea that brings soft colour to the classic “snowball” look. Pale pink buds open into huge silvery-pink blooms that deepen to a richer pink as summer progresses, then shift toward chartreuse with age for extra late-season interest. The flower heads are impressively full and showy, held on sturdy growth that keeps the shrub looking tidy and confident in the landscape. With its mounded habit and generous bloom size, it offers a fresh alternative to traditional white forms.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 4–5’
• Spread: 4–5’
• Flower Colour: Silvery-pink, deepening to deeper pink, then aging to chartreuse
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Foliage: Green, deciduous shrub foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: A standout for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where you want a softer, more romantic colour palette than standard white hydrangeas. The large blooms create strong focal points, especially when repeated in groups for a cohesive drift. Flower heads are excellent for cutting and can be used fresh or dried, bringing that blush-to-green transition indoors.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during the first season to establish strong roots, then water deeply during hot, dry stretches for the best bloom size and colour. Prune in late winter or early spring to refresh the plant and encourage vigorous new stems, since smooth hydrangeas bloom on new wood. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keep roots cooler through summer, and a spring top-dressing of compost supports steady growth.

History: Part of the Proven Winners® Incrediball® Series, 'Incrediball Blush' was selected for its oversized mophead blooms and its refined pink colouring that matures through multiple tones in a single season. It offers the bold flower power of the series with a softer, more nuanced finish.

Final Thoughts: For gardeners who want big hydrangea impact with gentler colour, Incrediball Blush delivers a generous summer show and a graceful chartreuse fade that keeps the shrub interesting well past peak bloom.