Comments on: Planted Two Shade Lovers

By: Bloomin' Blogger

Bloomin' Blogger — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:34:37 +0000

Both plants sound great and I am adding them to my wish list. I currently have 'King of Hearts' dicentra and love it. I was going to divide it this spring, but got cold feet. I would hate to kill it, but do want to have more plants to play with. I like its compact growth and non-stop flowering. I have 'Luxuriant' in another spot, but it is more unkempt, and the flowers are not as bright. How much sun does the 'Invincibelle' need? I currently have 'Annabelle' in a rather shady area, and though it lived through the winter is not as vigorous as I had hoped. I like the hydrangeas and would like to plant more. 'Tardiva' is on my list for next year. I planted a climbing hydrangea on a sturdy trellis several years ago, and it is growing a bit each year, so I am hoping it will fill up the trellis in my lifetime. Bloomin' Blogger’s last blog post..

By: Garden Junkie

Garden Junkie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:36:59 +0000

I've seen Invincibelle in magazines and am dying to get my hands on it. So frustrating to see/read about these interesting plants but not be able to buy them! Very curious to hear about how it does for you. Garden Junkie’s last blog post..Happy GBBD to all!

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:02:50 +0000

Yes, Invincibelle is a trial plant from Proven Winners. It is quite small so I am not expecting much from it this year, but I am looking forward to a hydrangea that is solidly cold hardy here.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:29:42 +0000

I have been waiting for Invincibelle to arrive in garden centers. Did you get yours as a trial plant or are they now in the stores? Please let us know how it does.