Heard of any "new" hydrangeas?

[luis_pr]

Here is a starting list...

* Invincibelle Spirit (Spring Meadows): a pink-only version of Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

https://www.springmeadownursery.com/invincibelle.htm

* Incrediball (Spring Meadows): another variant of Annabelle, marketed as having sturdier stems and large white blooms

https://www.springmeadownursery.com/incrediball.htm

* Vanilla Strawberry (Bailey): A bi-color european paniculata reminiscent of Pinky Winky but with more strawberry-like color in the photos. I prefer the name Strawberry Vanilla more than Vanilla Strawberry though.

https://www.baileynurseries.com/pressrelease/8971

Others: in 2009, Twist-n-Shout was introduced as part of the Endless Summer Series and White Out was introduced as part of the Forever & Ever Series

[GeorgiaGirl]

I'm definitely no hydrangea expert, but thank you for sharing the ones you know of... those are lovely!

[Diane]

Beautiful. I think it's time for a change in my garden.
I like the fact that these plants bloom on new wood.
Are they best planted in spring or fall?

[luis_pr]

Well, there is nothing that says "do not plant them at specific times of the year" so you can plant them at any time. However, from a practical standpoint, who wants to be outside when the ground is frozen or the temperatures are in the tripe digits? Well, I, errr. Oops! Now that I remember.... errrr... I have to admit... I did plant a Glowing Embers last summer; around August!

Early fall is a very nice and comfortable time to plant them. Since they are deciduous, do not panic (and overwater) when the leaves dry out as the plant is going dormant. Spring is also a nice time to plant, if you pick a time that is 2-3 weeks after your average date of last frost.