Name: Endless Summer® Hydrangea
Brand: The Sill
SKU: FLS-HYD-END-NA-3G
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Endless Summer® Hydrangea Information

About

About The Endless Summer® Hydrangea

Imagine a burst of breathtaking blooms that keep your garden vibrant from spring through fall. That's the magic of the Endless Summer® Hydrangea. With its lush, full flowers, this hydrangea variety is a true show-stopper.

Why You'll Love It:

Unlike other hydrangeas, Endless Summer® delivers gorgeous flowers that last all season long.
This hardy plant is low-maintenance, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Enjoy the playful transformation of bloom colors when you adjust the soil's pH. It's like having multiple plants in one!

Plant Details

Endless Summer® Hydrangea Details

Mature Height:

4 ft.

Mature Width:

4 ft.

Sunlight:

Full-Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Botanical Name:

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Balimer' PP15298

Grows Well In Zones:

4-9 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, HI, OR

Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Hydrangeas love water, so newly planted shrubs need frequent watering, often 2-3 times a week or daily in hot weather to establish strong roots, while established in-ground plants only need a deep soaking 1-2 times a week. Containers always dry out faster and require daily checking, often needing a thorough watering almost every single day during the summer heat. Water containers thoroughly until water seeps out the drainage holes to ensure roots deep in the container get watered. Always water deeply at the base to keep leaves dry and prevent disease!

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in partial shade, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. They can tolerate full sun in northern climates, but they should be protected from afternoon sun in southern climates.

Humidity Requirements

Prefers moderate to high humidity. Hydrangea thrive in coastal or naturally humid environments, but if you live in a very arid, dry climate, they will need extra afternoon shade and a thick layer of mulch to keep the surrounding air and soil from drying out too fast.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A quick soil test can help you determine the pH level that controls your flower color. If your soil is acidic with a pH below 6.0, your plant will produce blue blooms, while alkaline soil above 6.0 yields pink blooms. You can easily change your colors by mixing aluminum sulfate, composted coffee grounds, pine needles, or oak leaves into the soil for blue blooms, or adding garden lime or fertilizer with high phosphorus to encourage pink blooms instead.

How do I change the bloom color of my Endless Summer Hydrangea?

Endless Summer hydrangeas are wonderful because they bloom on both old wood and "new wood" (the current season's fresh growth). This unique trait ensures a continuous cycle of new flowers from early summer until the first frost.

Why does my Endless Summer Hydrangea rebloom when other varieties don’t?

Because this original variety matures to 3-5 feet tall and wide, your spacing depends entirely on your landscape goals. For a continuous hedge, space your shrubs 3.5 feet apart from the center of each plant so they grow together seamlessly. If you prefer individual accent shrubs, space them 5-8 feet apart to give them breathing room and distinct shapes.

How far apart should I space Endless Summer Hydrangeas when planting?

Feel free to lightly deadhead spent flower heads throughout the season. Beyond that, the best practice is to leave the stems (and even some of the flowers!) alone through the winter. In mid-spring, wait until the plant begins to leaf out, then simply thin the plant by removing any dead, brittle wood that shows no signs of green growth. That's it!

When and how should I prune my Endless Summer Hydrangea?

If your hydrangea is all leaves and no flowers, the most common culprits are sun exposure, over-watering, or over-fertilizing. Depending on your region, these plants thrive best in morning sun with dappled afternoon shade, as intense full sun can get too hot for buds to form. Additionally, giving them too much water or fertilizer will actually stunt bloom production. Instead, aim to keep the soil moist but never soggy, and stick to just one application of fertilizer in the spring or early summer.

Why is my healthy-looking hydrangea not blooming?

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