{"product_id":"invincibelle-mini-mauvette-hydrangea","title":"Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDeep Mauve-Pink Mopheads on a Compact, Tough Smooth Hydrangea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvincibelle Mini Mauvette (Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA7') brings a rich, unusual mauve-pink to the reliably hardy smooth hydrangeas — rounded mophead flowers on a compact, sturdy-stemmed plant. As a smooth hydrangea it blooms on new wood and is reliably hardy across Minnesota, flowering every year even after a hard winter, and it takes more shade than panicle types. Whether you're filling a part-shade border in Edina, lining a foundation in Woodbury, or adding rich color in Maple Grove — Mini Mauvette is a dependable, colorful performer for zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInvincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'NCHA7'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth Hydrangea, Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — compact, dense, sturdy stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade. Takes more shade than panicle hydrangeas; afternoon shade is welcome in MN.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high. Prefers consistent moisture; wilts in heat if dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — fully hardy and reliable here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and most soils; prefers moist, well-draining ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — green leaves drop in fall; dried flower heads persist for winter interest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Blooms every year on new wood — as foolproof as panicle hydrangeas in MN.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot deer-resistant — protect from browsing in high-pressure areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded mophead heads in deep mauve-pink, early summer into fall, on new wood; color holds across soil pH.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInvincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact part-shade borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rich mauve-pink and tidy size make Mini Mauvette a refined choice for a smaller part-shade border or foundation bed in Edina or Minnetonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSturdy, no-flop mopheads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong stems hold the heads upright after rain — a clean look uncommon in mauve-flowered hydrangeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual mauve color is a standout in fresh arrangements all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws) is the second-best window, giving the shrub a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart shade is fine — morning sun with afternoon shade keeps the blooms fresh in summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 feet apart for a low hedge; give specimens room to round out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin; flatten it before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems. Cut back by about half in early spring — it blooms on new wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 2–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 3–5 days; don't let it dry out in summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants need deep watering during dry spells and summer heat. Smooth hydrangeas appreciate steady moisture for the best bloom. Let natural rainfall do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used, place emitters 10–15 inches from the crown for this compact plant and keep the root zone evenly moist. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Mini Mauvette survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily — smooth hydrangeas are hardy to zone 3 and bloom on new wood, so they flower reliably every year in the Twin Cities, even after a hard winter. No protection needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mauve color depend on soil pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — unlike bigleaf types, smooth hydrangeas like Mini Mauvette hold their color regardless of soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — smooth hydrangeas take more shade than panicles, performing well in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back by about half in early spring before growth starts. It blooms on new wood, so spring pruning never costs you flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvincibelle Ruby — a smooth hydrangea with ruby-and-silver blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvincibelle Wee White — a dwarf white smooth hydrangea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangeas Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low color hedge, space Mini Mauvette about 3 feet apart (it matures 2.5–3 feet wide):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a part-shade border, a drift of 3 at 3-foot spacing gives the mauve color real presence; a single plant fills a 3–4 foot foundation pocket. The hard spring cut-back means the planting renews itself every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInvincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems back by half in April; every flower forms on the new shoots that follow, so bloom is guaranteed no matter the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded deep mauve-pink mopheads from early summer into fall on stiff, no-flop stems — and the color holds regardless of soil pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heads fade to dusky rose and parchment as foliage drops — still handsome in arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried mopheads persist on sturdy stems, holding snow caps above the drifts until the spring cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/invincibelle-ruby-hydrangea\"\u003eInvincibelle Ruby Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — the body's own pairing: ruby buds and silvery-pink blooms for a layered warm-toned hydrangea bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/invincibelle-wee-white-hydrangea\"\u003eInvincibelle Wee White Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — dwarf white smooth hydrangea that makes the mauve pop in front-to-back contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/invincibelle-limetta-hydrangea\"\u003eInvincibelle Limetta Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — lime-to-white globes at the same compact scale for a fresh two-tone pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/incrediball-hydrangea\"\u003eIncrediball Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — the giant white smooth hydrangea to anchor the back of the border behind Mini Mauvette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Invincibelle Mini Mauvette Hydrangea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini Mauvette thrives in morning sun with afternoon shade — or true part shade — in moist, compost-amended clay-loam, stays under 3 feet, and delivers pH-proof mauve color on new wood every single year. It's not a fit for dry, sandy, unirrigated spots or high deer-pressure yards without protection: it wilts fast in heat without moisture and deer will browse it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312857469233,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/invincibelle-mini-mauvette-hydrangea.jpg?v=1779596780","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/invincibelle-mini-mauvette-hydrangea","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}