{"product_id":"incrediball-storm-proof-smooth-hydrangea","title":"Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Incrediball Storm Proof™ if you want big white hydrangea flowers without the usual flop; the tradeoff is that it is not a privacy plant and needs steadier moisture than tough shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrangea borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, exposed banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy deer routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want white summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou dislike floppy hydrangeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can water during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer pressure is heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil dries fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe large white flowers give a strong summer show without needing a complicated design.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a steady pace but is not the shrub to buy for instant bulk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePruning is straightforward because it blooms on new wood, but watering matters in dry stretches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is not a shrub we would lean on where deer browse heavily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts compact habit makes it easier to place than many big hydrangeas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is deciduous, rounded, and flower-focused, so it does not make a good privacy screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare It To\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLet’s Dance Sky View® Hydrangea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Incrediball Storm Proof™ for big white flower heads and easier spring pruning; choose Let’s Dance Sky View® Hydrangea if you want blue-to-pink color and are willing to manage soil chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLittle Henry® Virginia Sweetspire\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Incrediball Storm Proof™ for larger summer flowers; choose Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire for better naturalizing, fall color, and a less formal look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHummingbird Summersweet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Incrediball Storm Proof™ for showier white bloom clusters; choose Hummingbird Summersweet for fragrance, pollinator value, and tougher performance in damp spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who like classic white hydrangeas but want a tidier plant near the house. Do not use it as a hedge substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-8b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 ft on center Plant 3–4 ft from structures Prune in early spring as new growth begins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eupright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it flop after rain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is bred for stronger stems, so it holds better than older smooth hydrangeas, though very heavy bloom can still lean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune in early spring as new growth starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the flowers for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a good hydrangea for fresh cuts and dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ Single","offer_id":42747467628629,"sku":"PGNE-32052","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42748970074197,"sku":"PGNE-32052-04","price":113.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42748970106965,"sku":"PGNE-32052-10","price":267.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW 12-15\" \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42748970139733,"sku":"PGNE-32052-20","price":505.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 PW - 12-18\" \/ Single","offer_id":42751721472085,"sku":"PGNE-32053","price":44.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 PW - 12-18\" \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42751728123989,"sku":"PGNE-32053-04","price":168.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 PW - 12-18\" \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42751728156757,"sku":"PGNE-32053-10","price":398.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 PW - 12-18\" \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42751728189525,"sku":"PGNE-32053-20","price":752.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/IMG-9555.webp?v=1784505613","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/incrediball-storm-proof-smooth-hydrangea","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}