Planting a Hydrangea Hedge of Invincibelle® Spirit II Hydrangea // Northlawn Flower Farm

Today I'm planting a hydrangea of Invincibelle® Spirit II Hydrangea. For every shrub sold ‪@pwcolorchoice‬ donates $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Learn more about my favorite hydrangea here - www.provenwinners.com/plants/...
Learn more about the great work Spring Meadow Nursery (the home of Proven Winner's Color Choice Shrubs) is doing to help those with cancer here - springmeadownursery.com/about...
Here's some helpful links to organizations that support those going through cancer, and links to encouraging blogs and articles.
My mom's blog - gracerediscovered.blogspot.co...
Look Good, Feel Better - lookgoodfeelbetter.org/
Good Wishes Scarves - www.goodwishesscarves.org/
Cleaning for a Reason - cleaningforareason.org/
Search the ACS for resources specific to your area - www.cancer.org/treatment/supp...
Knitted Knockers - knittedknockersusa.org/
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance - ocrahope.org/
The Lydia Project - www.thelydiaproject.org/secur...
Cancer Care - www.cancercare.org/helpinghand/
Hope and Hugs - www.hopeandhugs.com/hope-hugs-...
2live2cure - www.2live2cure.org/
Phil's Friends - philsfriends.org/request-a-ca...
The Butterfly Club - www.sierravistabutterflyclub....
Unite for Her - uniteforher.org/

[@JJ-gt2po]

What a beautiful and sweet thought! Our daughter is 39 and has Brest cancer! They have no idea, at her age, how she got the cancer that generally women get at over 60. She’s in a research at the UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. I cant think of a flower that offers a hug every time you look or touch one. I’ve gone absolutely crazy over them. I have gotten some I had never heard of, Fuji Waterfall, Felicity, Fairytail Bride and of course a lot of limelight and BoBo, Blushing Bride and 1 pink climbing and 1white climber and several others. I really enjoyed watching! Thank you for the tribute!

[@itsallaboutlight]

Hello Danielle. I love watching your channel. This video hits home. My mother, grandmother and sister-in-law all passed away from breast cancer and my youngest daughter has gone through treatment for breast cancer. My daughter was tested and found she inherited the BRCA1 mutated gene from her father's side. She also had to undergo a total hysterectomy due to it being linked to other cancers. The testing for the mutated gene is very important especially if someone gets breast cancer when they're young. Thank you for supporting breast cancer 🎀 treatment.

[@kathrynelkin1519]

Hydrangea Hug🥰

[@gardengirl7446]

Miss D YOU are the most beautiful flower in your garden! ❤ Linda

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Danielle you certaintly have an invincible spirit within your heart!! SO FITTING YOU WOULD HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES AND ALL CANCER PATIENTS THRU YOUR BEAUTIFUL GARDEN!! MY BLESSINGS TO YOU!!! You are a garden blessing! Thank you!!❤️ judy in Pensacola Fl. Love your channel!

[@terriamaya2896]

Your heart is as beautiful as your pink hydrangeas. I’m a cancer survivor and I sympathize with you. I understand the stress it takes on everyone! Be strong Danielle and I’m praying for your family 🙏🏽♥️

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Thank you Terri. Always good to know someone else cares. I'm so sorry to hear you went through cancer also. How are you doing now?

[@terriamaya2896]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm I’m doing real good Danielle even though I must accept all the after effects from chemotherapy, it’s pretty hard on the body. My strength comes from God 🙏🏼 and I’m one of the lucky ones. Maybe I was meant to survive it so I can find your channel and while you inspire me with your beautiful flowers, I want to let you know I’m here for you in return. I too watched my mom suffer from health issues and she went to be with the lord last June. I started a memorial garden for her this spring cause of you, so thank you for that♥️. I’m praying hard for your mother, for you, your family and all the doctors and nurses involved🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 So please feel free to lean on me for anything, I’m pretty strong 🙂💪🏼 lots of love here for you girly💕💕🙂 oh and thank you for messaging me😘 you’re awesome!!

[@neenahjohnson7960]

Danielle, you are precious. A true blessing with a gentle heart. Thank you for inspiring me time and again. Oh, and I’m soooo wanting a hydrangea hug now! 💞

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

We need more hydrangea hugs in this world❤

[@lamvuondep]

Nice to meet you. I come from vietnam. I love nature.

[@inesrodriguez3457]

Hi Danielle I know how emotional cancer can be…, I actually lost my precious baby boy a year ago, he was battling leukemia, and I learned that you are not alone there are so many people and organizations that are there for support is very touching . I started gardening this spring and is keeping me hopeful ❤️ thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I am terribly sorry to hear about your precious baby boy. I cannot imagine. I am sending you a virtual hug and will keep you in my prayers. I mourn with you my friend.

[@shanlynwebb]

Sending you all my love ❤️

[@deniseb2571]

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[@keepinitkawaii]

Im so sorry for your loss! My mom is battling stage 4 cancer at the moment and we keep getting bad news. I started gardening so she can have fresh flowers everyday. Sending you virtual hugs💞

[@jacintabyline]

The goodness of your soul and generosity of spirit truly lifts me Danielle. Particularly today as I am devastated that my darling little 6 week old granddaughter is in ICU in Sydney, Australia on a ventilator and I am stuck in New Zealand unable to hold her. I am taking solace in planning my garden for spring - when God willing, my son and daughter-in-law are to bring her over. The tips on the hydrangeas are so timely for me and luckily I have a specialist hydrangea nursery nearby. Take care my dear.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I am so sorry to hear the news of your precious granddaughter Jacinta. I will be praying for the complete and total healing of your precious one. Sending you lots of love and a virtual hug.

[@jacintabyline]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm - Thank you so much Danielle. I very much appreciate the power of prayer. A big hug to you too - such a lovely young woman, and I truly feel your own grandmother is always watching over you.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Lovely and emotional video Danielle you always touch my heart ❤️ God Bless you and your Mum 🪴🌺🥰🌺🪴

[@daygirl2659]

Danielle you are precious💕🤗 Your videos are so special to me🌸Thank you💗

[@lynettepatten904]

That black loamy beautiful soil looks so wonderful. Your planting by the swing is perfect.

[@kendrafleming4284]

What a beautiful way to honour your grandmother. "You are not alone" really touched my heart, thanks for your thoughtful video.

[@deniseb2571]

You are such a compassionate person and I adore you 🤗 A good reminder to take care of ourselves and that early detection is so important.

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

I lost my sister in March of 2020. I was absolutely lost. Then I found your channel and a few more. You brought me back to life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

My dear garden friend. I am terribly sorry for the loss of your sister. I mourn with you. Praying the garden will continue to bring peace and healing. Those left behind are not alone either. I am here for you and I'm sure so many other gardeners would echo my sentiment.

[@h.c9224]

Nice video - you made me cry, I planted a tree and a flower bed to honor my beloved’s mom memory - she passed to cancer as well, a short fight that caught us all by surprise. May they all Rest In Peace and we pray the lord to grant patience, courage and the miracle of healing for those who are suffering.. I llllove the cat 🐈 🤩 . Wish my Amy would be that mellow !

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a real hug. I mourn with you. I am sure she loves the flower bed you created for her. My love and prayers to you.

[@gardengatesopen]

YOU are also NOT alone Danielle 💝 Thank You for this wonderful video.💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Thank you❤

[@chrisolson1755]

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous garden and tips. You are an incredibly radiant person and watching your videos just makes me happy so a million thanks and please please do more garden walks……. It’s all gorgeous 🌷🌷🌷

[@MadiC714]

As an oncology and hospice RN, I can sympathize with what you have gone through. Your genuine compassion for others is beautiful ❤️

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Thank you so much for your service Madison. I'm sure you have touched so many with your care and compassion. I shall never forget the faces of my grandfather's hospice nurse, and my mom's nurses in the ER. Thank you.

[@chrishardman586]

You are such a caring person. Here’s a hug from Michigan.

[@lamvuondep]

Sobeautiful. Love love love

[@margievaughan2456]

My mom is also going thru cancer for the third time, it’s heart breaking but all we can do is support & love them. Your such a gentle soul & so sweet. Love & prayers to you

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Praying for your mom, you, and your family. Sending hugs and love to all.

[@mizpahverdeprado5749]

You have such a kind and gentle heart. Thank you for sharing. 💕 My grandmother and aunt passed on because of cancer too, and I went through the battle a few years back as well. Now, I’ll find space for an invincibelle spirit II in our backyard.. 💕🤗🌿

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother and aunt my friend. And to hear that you also went through cancer, oh I do wish I had the right words to say. I'm so sorry. How are you doing now? I will certainly be praying for you.

[@mizpahverdeprado5749]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm Thank you, Danielle! Prayers are always welcome and appreciated. By God’s grace, I’m doing well. I pray the same for your mom! 💕

[@fireandice847]

You are a beautiful soul!!! Thank you for the kind and compassionate spirit that you share with the world. We need more like you! And, your garden is just stunning!

[@SimplyGarden]

Thank you for sharing from your heart. Your spirit of love and compassion is greatly felt and so needed today. Praying for you and your family. Great information.

[@maggiechen2680]

I must say, that hydrangea bug is very contagious-lol I had 0 before your videos and 2 weeks later, I have 6 hydrangeas in a informal hedge. Thanks for sharing your love of growing , gardening, and hydrangea love !

[@RegisteredNurseL.A.]

God bless you, your mom, and grandmother ♥️ I’m an oncology nurse and my patients are so strong and brave. I wouldn’t choose any other nursing profession. Your hydrangea is beautiful and I love the little cat tail making its appearance in the bottom of your screen. So precious ♥️ Edit: Yes our kitties pick up on our emotions. I had a particularly rough time and mine wouldn’t leave my side

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Blessings to you my friend. Thank you so much for everything you do for our loved ones. I cannot imagine what is like to be in your shoes, but I'm sure you deserve a million thanks from everyone that you serve.

[@sebastiancannavo8786]

I just read your mother's blog about mercy and grace. What a great testimony and witness. I was blessed by her words. Thank you and may God bless you and your mom.

[@marthayoder1188]

This is so beautiful! And I know your pain. I lost my father to brain cancer and my youngest sister who was only 31 years old leaving behind 4 beautiful kids, the youngest being only 8 months old... We never wish this pain on anyone.💓

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Oh, Martha. How terrible. I'm so sorry for these devistating losses. Praying for your comfort and peace, and especially for your nieces and nephews.

[@acommongardener2262]

What a sweet idea!

[@monawolfe]

Sorry for your loss Danielle & thank you for sharing your emotions, more people should be willing to be vulnerable like that, it awakens us to other people’s feelings. Softens up hearts in this hostile world. 💗 I have been looking for this plant but have not seen it at nurseries. It would offer color more reliably than Macrophyllas, you just can’t beat that! If trey ever hybridize a blue version I am literally going to rip out half my beds & plant them everywhere!! 🌸🌸🌸

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I'm with you Mona! A blue arborescense hydrangea would definitely be cause for an entire backyard makeover. I remember seeing a rare and stunning blue hydrangea once at Longwood. The blooms looked like smooth hydrangeas with lots of smaller florets (but they were blue) but the florets were almost waxy and succulent looking. I thought for sure it was a smooth hydrangea because of how the blooms appeared. Found out later - nope-big leaf. Still, a site to behold!

[@GengaKim]

Once again a wonderful video. I will have to pick up a few of these Hydrangea's. I lost my mom and a favorite aunt to cancer and I've also had many friend's and family that have won their battle with it. You are right when you say they are not alone. ❤

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I am so sorry to hear about your mother and dear aunt. Sending you a big hug today and will continue to think about you and your loved ones in my prayers.

[@GengaKim]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm thank you for your thoughts. It's been many years ago now since they passed, but you never stop missing them❤

[@catherineengle4196]

I lost my oldest sister to breast cancer in 2019. Cancer in many forms has took its toll on my family so I can relate to your pain and loss. God bless

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

I am terribly sorry to hear about your sister Catherine. Sending you my love.

[@catherineengle4196]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm God bless you

[@GardenHands]

Thank you for sharing your video of the Invincibelle Spirit II hydrangeas. I have a few coming later this week and I'm even more excited to plant them after seeing your fully established shrubs. I just started a memory garden this year and have a 'hug' of limelight hydrangeas. I never thought of it as a hug before, but that is exactly what I see when I look at your garden.

[@kimbar11]

You have a warm and generous heart. Thank you for sharing something emotional with us. Cancer has touched my family in many ways too.

[@alissaeyre8302]

Beautiful! I can't wait to see that hedge in the coming years! I really love hydrangeas and I only discovered panicle and smooth hydrangeas two years ago and I love them so much!!!

[@alissaeyre8302]

Also, you have such a kind soul.

[@geneswiech4381]

So beautiful 🌷🌷🌷🌷 #1 fan from Pittsburgh

[@DixieGirl9876]

That's going to be so pretty! All the best to your mom. I have six oak leaf hydrangeas to plant soon, also in a hedge along the bottom of a hill.

[@leiaflash5055]

Danielle, will keep your mother in my thoughts :) The 'Hydrangea Hug' is going to look beautiful!

[@itsmewende]

Your Grandmother sounds like she was one tough cookie. And sending up prayers for your mom. The hedge will be a welcoming place of comfort, I have no doubt.

[@TRguy64]

Gosh, I thought mine was doing well, but yours is soooo much more VIGOROUS, it's a bit of a monster for you! 🥰

[@jennyzimmer2224]

You have a beautiful spirit

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Thanks for sharing, so sweet 😊

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

What a wonderful tribute to the precious ladies in your life! I love the Hydrangea Hug hedge. Your Grandma truly lives on in you and I know your mom is very proud of you as well! Thanks for showing and sharing such kindness and compassion for others 💚👩🏼‍🌾

[@patriciawilson6524]

Thanks so much for this Video. While driving home this evening I saw this same HYDRANGEA...wondering what it was.It was loaded with lovely blooms. I get home scroll UTUBE and see this video and like Wow it's the same shrub. I definitely want several of them . I haven't seen it in my local stores or nursery.

[@vickiperkins476]

Thanks Daniele, praying for your mother 🙏🙏

[@brendatoussaint3219]

Your a Beautiful person 🌺🥰

[@DalhiaSun]

Danielle you are so lovely, kind and compassionate. This world needs a lot more people like you.

[@Creekside_Cottage_Garden]

What a gorgeous shrub. Thanks for sharing your planting knowledge.

[@PEONIAOBSESSION]

soil looks great for Peonies too 😍💚

[@PleasantPrickles]

It’s such a pretty spot to put the hydrangeas. So sorry, your family has suffered from cancer. I hope donations driven by consumers choices make a big difference in finding a cure! It’s good that you’re able to discuss a difficult subject and share info that benefit others. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@lamvuondep]

Happyness. Thanks for sharing.

[@GraftingTactick]

Incredibly beautiful 👌😍

[@alisonwise3444]

So beautiful. Gardening is love 💚

[@martiknapp762]

Thank you for this, my sister had cancer. Your hedge is a wonderful 💡.

[@gointothedogs2]

What a beautiful project and sentiment. I love your swing and the thought of whats to come. If a grandma could hug her grandchild with hydrangea..your gonna be doing a lot of trimming. Thats gonna be quite a wall! LOL Cancer is such a life disappointment but to know those who have fought and won is very inspirational...and those who have taken those challenges through many stages and incidents need to be remembered for the legacy of strength and determination as well. I love the idea of a sentimental garden and will definitely keep that in mind as I try to fill in my very empty garden. Its not been easy to keep things alive or be able to find things to fill such spaces without a grand investment. Im trying to get veggies this season....but am keeping all the info for next seasons. Do you have a place to buy perennials seeds. Id like to have a lot of Ladies Mantle and astilbe and hostas etc. But need to grow from seed...I cant afford more than a pot of something here and there....im also interested in learning how to take cuttings or spreading them around once i get them established...so If you have any programs on that, Id be happy to know more. Hugs to you for such wonderful content and such sweet, loving thoughts you always put towards everything you do.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi! I am all about saving money in the garden. I think the best idea would be to purchase bare root perennials. Hosta and astilbe are often sold bare root and are a fraction of the cost of a potted plant. Longfield gardens sells bare root perennials and I've been happy with their performance. Also check hardware stores like lowes and home depot. They often have bare root perennials in early spring.

[@gointothedogs2]

Didnt think about bare root...yes that will be more likely to work. Do you recommend any companies in particular. Ive been searching seeds and im not having much progress...ill have to try bare root!

[@sammysworld5485]

I’ve never been a fan of hydrangeas until PW came out with the panicles, lace caps & now the invincible smooth which always blooms. Slowly I’m getting rid of the old fashion mopheads. I hardly get blooms anymore bcz of the cold snaps we’ve been getting the last 2 yrs. Even covering them didn’t work.

[@yzlrelax1]

thanks for sharing, I planted my first pink arborescens this year and it turned green in late summer. I thought there was something wrong.

[@leahdusenberry9765]

Your hydrangeas our beautiful what was the white one beside the Invincible Spirit to it was beautiful also and hey it's okay to be emotional you have a right I pray God blesses you.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi Leah! That is a Haas Halo Hydrangea. The pollinators love it.

[@amyhoff1501]

So sorry to read so much pain and suffering people are going through. I read some reviews on this particular plant and a lot of them were not good , yours seems to be thriving and you are planting more , any ideas why people had such bad luck with them ? They look absolutely gorgeous in your yard and I can see why you want more

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi Amy! I'm not sure about others experiences but here in 6b (Pennsylvania) in full sun they really thrive! I did plant the new hedge in more of a part sun situation, so it will be interesting to see if the color is not as vibrant. I'll update as times goes on.

[@judyrhine234]

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[@maryhelenhayes6859]

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[@npgray2010]

beautiful garden and meaningful videos. would you kindly share the name of the white lace cap hydrangea next to the featured Invincibelle® Spirit II Hydrangea

[@jellee6305]

Danielle: Thank you for a most informative video. Your garden is beautiful. The Invincible II looks particularly good nest to the white hydrangea behind you. What hydrangea is that one?

[@lindadeclue.2215]

Beautiful. Can you please talk about the BoBo hydrangea. I planted mine 2 years ago and it did beautifully. So far this year I see no buds. Is it still to early. Please help

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi there friend! I dont personally own a bobo, but I do have other panicle hydrangeas. Not to worry. Pannicle hydrangeas are the last to bud up and bloom. My Limelights still have no signs of buds and the fire lights are just now starting to get buds.

[@YPEFFLE]

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[@kylieburns6484]

What a beautiful tribute garden! ❤ I have been growing Invincibelle for a few years. It's so beautiful...when the flowers first bloom. But within a couple weeks, the blooms turn a very unusual green/mauve. It's pretty up close, but step away and the color just looks like it's dead. Do yours also fade to that color? Or am I doing something wrong?

[@mariatorres3171]

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[@dianem7771]

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[@Lifegiver1Sam1]

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[@FranciscoCruz-fd3pw]

Your soil looks like chocolate cake. Good clay too.

[@inglishhomeandgarden8386]

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[@papleb5167]

💗If these get decimated by deer over the winter/early spring, will we still be able to see blooms in the summer? I know my Nikko Blues and Snow Queens won’t, but many of the Proven Winners are more forgiving. I just don’t know which ones. Deer are a problem for me, they’ll shred right through staked & frost bagged hydrangeas just to munch. I hate that C-word 💔😭 it’s so unfair!

[@createstuff7870]

Beautiful! How do these do in full sun? It’s beautiful next to the white lace cap hydrangea. Which variety is that?

[@christinaannabel]

I appreciate all of your information, but isn't it best to gently loosen the roots of the plant before planting it so as to encourage root development outside of original container soil.

[@madonnafitzgerald7840]

Hello! I was wondering something about lilies: if I remove the stamens or at least cut off the orange part will the scent be just as strong or will it make most of the scent go away? Every time I smell it I get orange pollen all over my face and it’s very difficult to get off.

[@daianebraginsky9254]

I'm looking into purchasing incrediball white and I'm on the fence on getting an incrediball blush or invicibelle 2. Do you have any incrediball blush in your garden?

[@NJGardengirl1961]

You are such a sweet girl

[@dmt543nerd]

Do you think these could bloom in only 2 hrs of direct morning light, then dappled shade?

[@lizystratabojomira]

The white tree in the background? Cornus?

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

You got it! Cornus kousa.

[@jin8339]

I am in zone 9 b. It says up to zone 8 wonder anyone grew this in warmer zones like 9 ?

[@cathyscreationandvlog4224]

Can this plant take part sun ?

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi Cathy. My understanding is that it can take part sun, but that the bloom color may not be as vibrant. My old one is in full sun, and the new hedge is part sun. Hopefully next year I can share a helpful comparison.

[@cathyscreationandvlog4224]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarm Thank you ☺️

[@FLlife]

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