Incrediball® Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea (Proven Winners)
Incrediball® Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Incrediball Storm Proof™’
Plant Details:
Plant type: Shrub | Cultivar of native species
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: Medium
Mature size: 3.5–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide
Bloom time: June–September
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Container size: 2 gallon pot
Estimated size at pickup in feet (if available): 0.00
Great For
• Foundation and shrub borders
• Low flowering hedges and mass plantings
• Cut-flower and dried-flower gardens
Ecological Benefits
• Flowers are visited by bees and butterflies, though wildlife value may be lower than the straight species.
Why We Recommend It
Incrediball® Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea is a compact, strong-stemmed cultivar selected for abundant white flowers that resist flopping. We recommend it for foundation plantings, low flowering hedges, mass plantings, and cut-flower gardens where a tidy, showy shrub is the priority. Bees and butterflies may visit the flowers, although its wildlife value is generally lower than the straight native species. It needs regular moisture, mulch, and some afternoon shade in hot, reflected locations to perform its best.
Good to Know
• Compact smooth hydrangea with strong stems
• Abundant white summer flowers
• Good size for home landscapes and low hedges
Care/behavior information: Blooms on new wood. In early spring, cut the plant back by about one-third to build a strong woody base and encourage flowers.
Warning or placement concerns (if applicable): Not drought tolerant; mulch and water during dry periods. Afternoon shade is helpful where summer heat and reflected sun are intense.
Notable wildlife detail (if applicable):
Deer resistant (if applicable):
Rabbit resistant (if applicable):
Special tolerances: Clay soil; urban conditions; disease resistant
Fall 2026 Plant Pickup
This is a preorder item and will not be available until our fall pickup event. Plants are not shipped.
Pickup Dates
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Pickup Location
Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Indiana. More info will be shared via email as the pick-up dates approach.
Please plan to pick up your order during one of these scheduled times. Plants are living material and cannot be held beyond the pickup event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Plant Guarantee
We guarantee that you will receive a healthy plant at pickup. Because survival depends on planting methods, weather, site conditions, and ongoing care, we cannot offer refunds or guarantees after pickup. Height estimates are approximate and not guaranteed. Remember that you're investing in a healthy root system—the foundation of long-term success—not simply above-ground height.
Photos courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder.