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Family: Hydrangea
Type: Shrub
Other Common Name: French Hydrangea, Bigleaf Hydrangea
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea revolutionized the world of hydrangeas with its ability to bloom repeatedly throughout the summer and into fall. This remarkable plant produces large, lush balls of flowers ranging from deep blue to pink based on the soil’s acidity. It’s a robust, cold-hardy variety that brings endless color to any garden setting, living up to its name by providing a long-lasting display of blooms.
Adaptable to a range of lighting conditions, from full sun to partial shade, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Its versatility and ease of care make it a favorite among gardeners of all skill levels. This hydrangea’s compact size, typically reaching 3 to 5 feet in height and width, makes it suitable for a variety of landscaping uses, from accent pieces to foundation plantings.
Beyond its beauty, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea is known for its resilience. It blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring a season full of flowers even if the plant is cut back or damaged by frost. This unique feature sets it apart from traditional hydrangeas and ensures a vibrant garden presence year after year.
Hardiness Zone: 4a-9b
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Moist
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 4
Average Spread (feet): 4
Average Life Span (years): 20
Form: Round
Flower Color: Pink
Secondary Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Season: From early summer to early fall
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Pointy
Bark Color: Tan
Bark Texture: Smooth
Integrating The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea into your landscape design offers a splash of color that lasts from late spring until fall. Its striking blooms make it an ideal focal point for garden beds, drawing the eye with its vivid colors and lush foliage. Planting in groups enhances the visual impact, creating a sea of color that transforms any garden into a stunning retreat.
This hydrangea pairs beautifully with a variety of other plants, from perennial flowers to ornamental grasses. Its blooms provide a striking contrast against the fine textures of grasses or the varied hues of other flowering plants. This versatility allows it to fit seamlessly into mixed borders, enhancing the overall design with its continuous blooms.
For those with limited space, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea also excels in container gardening. It brings its show-stopping blooms to patios, decks, and balconies, offering garden beauty in compact form. Container planting allows gardeners to control soil conditions, adjusting pH levels to change the bloom color for customized garden accents.
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea complements the relaxed, abundant feel of cottage gardens. Its vibrant blooms add a touch of romance and whimsy, contributing to the cottage garden's charm.
In formal garden settings, this hydrangea adds structure and color. Its symmetrical growth and predictable blooming pattern are ideal for creating balanced designs and elegant borders.
For urban gardens, where space is at a premium, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea offers impactful beauty without the need for vast space. Its adaptability to containers makes it a valuable addition to small garden plots and balcony gardens alike.
Create a tranquil corner by planting The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea under a canopy of trees. Its tolerance for partial shade allows it to thrive, bringing color and life to shaded garden nooks.
Design a vibrant hedge by lining a walkway or property boundary with these hydrangeas. The repetitive planting of these colorful shrubs offers privacy and a continuous display of blooms.
Use The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea as a backdrop for a perennial border. Its long blooming season and large flowers provide a stunning backdrop that highlights the textures and colors of perennial companions.
In spring, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea begins to show signs of life, with buds forming and leaves unfurling, promising the colorful blooms to come.
Summer is when this hydrangea truly shines, with full, vibrant blooms covering the plant, creating a lush, colorful display that lasts through the season.
As fall approaches, the blooms may take on a rich, antique hue, adding depth and extending the visual interest of the garden into the cooler months.
In winter, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea's spent blooms and sturdy stems can be left standing to add structure to the garden landscape, providing interest even in dormancy.
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Astilbe Chinensis 'Visions In White'
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea flourishes in locations with morning sun and afternoon shade. It’s perfect for east-facing sites where it can enjoy the gentle morning light without suffering from the intense heat of the afternoon.
This hydrangea variety performs best in partial shade, particularly in regions with hot summers. While it can tolerate more sun in cooler climates, some protection from the harsh midday sun is beneficial.
Well-drained, moist soil rich in organic matter provides the ideal conditions for The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea. It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH but is adaptable to various soil types.
Space plants about 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure adequate room for growth and air circulation, which helps prevent disease and promotes robust blooms.
Plant in spring or fall when temperatures are milder. This timing allows the hydrangea to establish its root system without the stress of extreme heat or cold.
Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply once a week, adjusting based on weather conditions, to encourage deep root growth.
Apply a slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering plants in early spring and again in mid-summer to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
Prune in late winter or early spring, removing only dead wood and spent flowers. The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood, so minimal pruning is needed.
Remove any winter mulch and apply a balanced fertilizer. Prune as needed to shape the plant and encourage healthy new growth.
Maintain soil moisture with regular watering, especially during dry periods. Apply a second round of fertilizer in mid-summer to boost flowering.
Reduce watering as the plant begins to go dormant. Apply a protective layer of mulch around the base to insulate the roots over winter.
Minimal care is needed in winter. If desired, leave spent blooms on the plant for added winter interest and to provide some frost protection.
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacseven'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive'
To change the bloom color, adjust the soil pH. For blue flowers, lower the pH with aluminum sulfate. For pink flowers, raise the pH with garden lime. Soil amendments should be applied according to package instructions and tested periodically with a soil pH meter.
While it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea benefits from some afternoon shade, especially in hotter regions, to protect it from intense sun and heat stress.
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea typically blooms the first year after planting if proper care is given. Blooms appear from late spring through fall, with the first flowers usually emerging in early to mid-summer.
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