Now there's a happy hydrangea enthusiast!

That one you have there is practically already grown up! think you got a good deal for that at $39.95.

You should expect it to come back looking like that each year, and it'll naturally get somewhat wider and up to 5' tall.

You technically won't get a rebloom unless you cut off the old ones once they start turning grey. But the bonus is you can bring those cut blooms inside for fresh or dried floral arrangements!

Ha..ha! I was very happy. My cousin calls this my hydrangea dress!

Do you really think that this variety would grow to 5' tall? I thought that it would grow only to 3'. Mine is still in it's original container. I'm waiting for cooler temps, but I'm also unsure where to plant it now that it's expected to get 5' tall...

It will probably get 3-4 feet.

in zone 5 may not get as big as a warmer climate

If it's getting too big you can prune and prune hard end winter, early spring that would hopefully keep size manageable.

My Invincibelle (original) has begun putting out 5' shoots this year. But generally speaking this can take a few years to to happen. This being said, mine is in mostly shade. I've noticed that H arborescens grow a little shorter in more sun. So if you're planting in half-day sun or more, it might remain a little shorter.

Have fun in your hydrangea dress! lol

Hi. Thinking about getting couple of Invincible Ruby. Those who have them, can you tell me please...when they flower do they start off a cream color and then turn reddish? (how long are they reddish?) Or are they reddish as soon as they start to flower? Thanks.

Terry, the blooms start off looking as in the upper left side of Bella's photo, the cluster of three smaller blooms closest to the other vehicle. In my climate, which would be rather very similar to yours, the flowers hold their striking color well and also age nicely to antique shades.

Thanks very much FrozeBudd. I like 'em.

Thanks again FrozeBudd

Don't have any. Liking what I see though. So will buy a couple if I can find a supplier for them in Canada.

If you're nearby to a Canadian SuperStore, check out their greenhouse in the spring, that's where I've gotten most all of my hydrangeas and at a good price at that.

Eh!!! Good to hear about SuperStore. Thanks. It's not not nearby but my wife goes into Thunder Bay on a regular basis where there is one. Will have to communicate with them. Wow, what an extremely lucky break for me to bump into you here.

Maybe you know who SuperStore gets their hydrangeas from. There are a couple of greenhouse businesses here, maybe they could get these hydrangeas from SS supplier and I can buy local.

Thanks again FrozeBudd.

I use to have relatives living in Thunder Bay, they spoke of the growing conditions often being much the same as here in the Edmonton AB. region. As for the source of the SuperStore hydrangeas, the one's I've come across have been of the Proven Winners brand, as always of high quality and well tested for cold hardiness. If you're interested in other hydrangeas, 'Incrediball' is quite a standout and 'Little Quickfire' is a must have! These hydrangeas should not be difficult to come by at other greenhouses, though SuperStore often has the best prices.

FrozeBudd (Terry)

Thanks FrozeBudd (Terry).

I was hoping Proven Winners was the supplier. I've been on their website and noticed they show the 2 local greenhouse, nursery businesses as being dealers for them. Going to give them a call. See if they will (can) get some for me. Would be nice if I could buy locally instead of screwing around with TBay.

I was sold on the Ruby but your Spirit II look great also.

Appreciate all your tips. Very helpful. Thanks again.