Container guide
Growing smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot
Compost and drainage
Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
Watering smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summer" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.
Potting on
Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
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Growing smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in containers — FAQ
Can you grow smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot?
Yes — smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' grows well in a container, but it needs a substantial one. At about 1.5 m mature it wants a pot around 30-40 cm (12-16 in) across to stay stable and hold enough compost to buffer moisture. Go too small and it dries out constantly and blows over.
What size pot does smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' need?
Aim for a container 30-40 cm (12-16 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
What compost and drainage does smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' need in a container?
Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
How often should I water smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot?
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry, often every 2-4 days in summer" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.