Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA6'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Reblooming, Heat Tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive

Specifications

Botanical Name

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA6'
Height

2-3 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Growing Zones

3-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Red
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Yellow
Native

Yes
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, OR

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant this hydrangea where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to ensure the stems grow strong enough to support the large blooms. While it can handle some partial shade, too much shade often leads to floppy stems and reduced flower production.
Soil: Ensure the soil is rich in organic matter and drains well, as soggy roots can lead to rot. If you have heavy clay soil, mix in compost or peat moss at planting time to improve drainage and aeration.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first year while the root system is establishing itself. Once established, Smooth Hydrangeas like Invincibelle Garnetta® are not drought-tolerant and will wilt quickly if the soil dries out completely. A 3-inch layer of mulch is highly recommended to help retain moisture and keep the roots cool during the heat of summer.

Pruning Tips

Because this variety blooms on new wood, you should prune it in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Cut the stems down by about one-third of their total height to encourage vigorous new growth and sturdy stems for the season's flowers. Avoid pruning later in the season, or you risk cutting off the flower buds that are forming for summer.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a granular, slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs in early spring as new green leaves start to emerge. Avoid fertilizing after late July, as this can push soft, tender growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost.

Growing Zones 3-8

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Bejewel Your Garden With Invincibelle® Garnetta Hydrangea!

Incredibly Showy Flowers
Glimmering Deep-Pink Flower Clusters
Flower Color Does Not Vary With pH
Vigorous Rebloomer on New Wood
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Long-Lasting Flower Heads
Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
Salt Spray Resistant
Deer Usually Pass By
Very Cold Hardy
Compact Deep-Green Foliage
Very Sturdy, No-Flop Stems
Dried and Fresh Cut Flowers for Floral Décor

Jewelry is just the finishing touch to your landscape's outfit! Get gorgeous garnet-pink blooms to dress up your yard with Invincibelle Garnetta Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA6')!

Large clusters of bright pinkish-red blooms fit tightly together above the deep green foliage. Growing compact and tidy, rounded upright in form, these have sturdy stems to hold the large mophead flowers aloft through wind and rain.

When autumn comes around, your garnet-hued buds dry tan and remain on the shrub for winter interest or snip a few for interior dried décor!

Smooth Hydrangea in the Invincibelle® series are new and improved versions of the hardy natives found throughout the wooded edges and along moist streambanks of the US.

How to Use Invincibelle® Garnetta Hydrangea In The Landscape

Garnetta is a very compact and mounded ornamental shrub. Sized perfectly to be a crowning jewel for your container arrangements and planters! The perfect thriller for your pots and a gleaming addition around your patios, porches and balconies!

Perfect settings for these jewels are among other mixed-shrub and perennial gardens, Garnetta will shine brilliantly among your roses and tall perennials of your cottage gardens and formal rows alike.

Hydrangea like Garnetta are reliable bloomers and make lovely low borders and rows along walkways. Flank your entry with these gems or decorate your garden beds as a gleaming specimen!

Cutting and pollinator gardens will have their own winged gemstones floating around since these blooms attract butterflies and pollinators to further bedeck your gardens. Imagine a mass planting of these sparkling gems filling in that hard-to-mow slope or along your property's edges.

Invincibelle® Hydrangeas have sturdy stems that are perfect for your vases and you'll enjoy bouquets of ruby blooms. Even when these dry on the plant, they make gorgeous dried décor.

#ProPlantTips For Care

Garnetta Hydrangea is best in full sun in the cooler growing zones of 3 up to zone 8. However, it does better with some afternoon shade during the worst of summer. Equally thriving in part sun to dappled shade as well.

Keep your garden gems healthy in organically rich, humus soil that is well-drained. Also able to tolerate saline conditions and less than optimal soil, Hydrangea are very resilient.

Water consistently and do not let dry out between waterings to establish, afterwards, Hydrangea enjoy average moisture. They greatly appreciate extra watering during the heat of summer.

Very cold resistant, Hydrangeas do benefit from a generous layer of mulch to better retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.

Pruning is only necessary to remove winter dieback on this compact plant but if desired you can and should only prune in late winter or early spring before you see new growth. Blooming on new wood, this way you will not remove any of these amazing flowers!

Invincibelle® Garnetta Hydrangea will be just the ornament your garden needs! Sparkling lush pink gems like these hardy native plants add glitz to your outdoor spaces. Order your own from the Hydrangea experts at Nature Hills today!

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Invincibelle Garnetta® Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA6'

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