Incrediball Storm Proof ™ hydrangea from Proven Winners® tackles the most common complaint with smooth hydrangeas and their tendency to flop over after rainstorms. This variety has incredibly stout and sturdy stems which hold their beautiful blooms upright during and after heavy summer downpours. The white blooms are so abundant and gigantic and completely cover the compact foliage! This hydrangea is very compact and a bit shorter than its brethren, which makes it highly versatile around the landscape. This hydrangea has dependable blooming characteristics, native hardiness, low maintenance along with being one of the most forgiving types of hydrangeas that makes it an excellent shrub for your yard! It has an abundant bloom count and flowers on new wood which means you can safely prune in early spring without losing blossoms. This cultivar resists flopping, is compact, has heavy bloom power, low maintenance, versatile, and cold hardy while being extremely garden reliable. It does benefit from relatively consistent moisture and does need to be watered regularly during periods of drought. If planted in a very hot climate, it will benefit from some afternoon shade.