'Endless Summer' hydrangeas are the first hydrangeas that bloom on new growth with the ability to rebloom all summer long. This unique plant will also require unique care.If you've added one of these fantastic plants to your landscape, follow these tips to make sure 'Endless Summer' is the center of attention in your yard for many years to come. Fall/Winter CareTo ensure overwintering success in the first year, the following is recommended:. Stop all applications of fertilizer after August 15th to acclimate the plant for winter. Keep the soil moist through the fall months until the ground is frozen. Cover the plant with a four-inch layer of organic mulch (wood mulch, leaves, etc.).
There is no need to cover all stems to the tip or to cut them back.Covering should be done when fully dormant (around November 30th), or at the same time you would cover perennials in your garden. In spring, uncover with your perennials when the ground is no longer frozen. The plant will grow from the base of the plant and also from any old branches that survived winter. Be patient. Growth will come slowly until the heat of late spring stimulates the plant to grow faster. Once you see growth, you can prune back the old branches to a finger width above the new green growth.
Apr 15, 2012 John Kelly, an Albany, NY area landscape designer shows how to prune (and not prune) the popular Endless Summer hydrangea.
Sit back and watch your plant grow and bloom, which depending on your climate, should be some time around the middle of July.PruningEndless Summer Hydrangea is very forgiving and will not suffer if left unpruned or pruned at the wrong time. In fact, young, recently planted shrubs are best left alone. Unlike other hydrangeas, your Endless Summer will bloom on both old and new wood (branches that grew last year and new branches from this year).Another unique feature is that this hydrangea will continue to set buds and bloom throughout the season; deadheading the spent flowers will encourage this. Feel free to cut the blooms for drying or fresh cut in vases because you will actually encourage the plant to produce more blossoms.
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. Growing Zones 4 - 8. Height 4 - 8 Feet. Spread 4 - 8 Feet. Partial ShadeThe Original Endless Summer Hydrangea is the first hydrangea that blooms both on the previous year's branches as well as the new season's growth. This shrub has beautiful blue or pink flowers spring through summer.
The color of blooms depend on soil pH, which can be amended using an acid fertilizer in the early spring. The compact size of the shrub of 4 feet tall and wide will fit almost any landscape. Makes a superior accent or specimen plant. These also make great cut flowers for arrangements.
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea CarePlant in well-drained, moist soil rich in nutrients. Although not required, prune Endless Summer Hydrangeas in early spring. Trim off any winter-damaged or dead stems throughout the year. Pruning during the growing season is not recommended, but if desired, prune after the first flush of blooms. Because this plant blooms on both old and new wood, pruning will not prevent the shrub from flowering all-together.
Provide a layer of organic mulch to help retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and protect the plant in the cold winter months. Plant is a full sun to partial shade location, though this plant does best in partial shade. Water frequently, at least once per week. But ensure the soil does not stay wet.
The Original Endless Summer Hydrangea SpacingTo create a garden border, plant 4 feet apart, center on center. In mass plantings or as a foundation plant, space the bushes 8 feet apart.
These hydrangeas also do well in garden planters. Ensure the planter is at least 30 inches wide, and has good drainage. Hydrangeas in planters do require more water as the pots dry out easier than the ground.
5 changed the colors!Posted by Havefun on Apr 5th 2020I was doing an experiment with my kids to see if I could change the colors of the flowers from pink to blue. And I'm happy to report back that we did it! The kids were so excited to see it change. Overall, I'm very happy with the plant I got from Plant Addicts in spring of 2018. It was a great price, arrived in perfect condition, and bloomed the first year and looked even more beautiful the 2nd year! Can't wait to see it start blooming this year!.
5 Nice plant, I paid for genetics and have a healthy large plant that is flowering alreadyPosted by Annoymuns on May 17th 2019Nice. 5 Endless FunPosted by Ed & Jill on Apr 26th 2019We have a bunch of different Endless summer hydrangeas and this one is by far my favorite.