Hydrangea macrophylla 
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These "big-leaf" Hydrangeas need to be sited correctly for the best blooming.
Prefer rich, well drained soil in part (dappled) shade.
Can tolerate sun in consistently moist soils.
Some varieties have all-white blooms, some have red and green blooms and some have red blooms all season.
​Most have a flower color that is soil pH-dependent;  blue in acidic soils, pink in alkaline soils.
There will often be rose-pink, violet and lavender-blue flowers all on the same plant.
Bloom on old AND new wood.
Plant in sheltered locations and give them a winter mulch.

BloomStruck® 
  • Good alternative to 'Endless Summer'
  • Huge flowers on strong red stems
  • Reddish purple fall foliage
  • Perfect specimen or in small groups
  • Soil pH influences bloom color; blues and pinks
  • 3'-4' H X 4'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall
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Endless Summer® 
  • Mophead-like cultivar​
  • Beautiful as cut flowers
  • Soil pH influences bloom color; blues and pinks
  • 3'-4' H X 3'-4' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall
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LA Dreamin'® 
  • Huge flower power
  • Fits into any garden
  • Good re-bloomer
  • Great focal point or a dozen as a gorgeous hedge
  • 4' H X 4'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall

Pistachio 
  • Compact re-bloomer
  • Lime green blooms accented with rosy pink and shift to purple
  • Place a few in containers around a patio for a magnificent display 
  • 2'-3' H X 3'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall

Red Sensation 
  • Lime green blooms open to pure red
  • Blooms mature to shades of purple
  • Notable disease tolerance
  • Perfect for borders and in masses
  • Soil pH influences bloom color; reds and purples
  • 2'-3' H X 3'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall

Summer Crush®​ 
  • Tidy and naturally compact
  • Most wilt-resistant Endless Summer
  • Raspberry red to neon purple blooms
  • 12" apart for a solid screen or as edging in foundation plantings
  • Soil pH influences bloom color; reds and purples
  • 2'-3' H X 2'-3' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall

'Twist-N-Shout'® 
  • First re-blooming lacecap
  • Vivid red stems
  • Burgundy-red fall foliage
  • Decorates shady spots 
  • Soil pH influences bloom color; deep pink to periwinkle blue
  • 3'-5' H X 3'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall
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'Wedding Gown' 
  • Well-mounded form
  • Pure white, double flower heads 
  • Flowers form mini bouquets
  • Bloom on new wood only
  • Plant multiple for bigger impact  
  • Alongside hostas or astilbes for color/leaf contrast
  • No pH adjustment needed​
  • 2'-​3' H x 3'-5' W
  • Bloom time: Summer - Fall