Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Shrub
- Breathtaking flower power packed into a compact shrub!
- Flowers have dreamy pastel hues, including blue, purple & pink.
- Strong stems hold the flowers upright.
- Cold-hardy bigleaf hydrangea, down to zone 4.
- Easy to grow hydrangea with continuous blooms.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Have you always wanted blue hydrangeas? While the color of Let's Dance Sky View® depends on soil pH, we're pleasantly surprised with how easily it changes to blue - even in garden beds. Don't forget to test your soil pH before adding any amendments!
Details
Patent #: PP 34,327
Common name: Reblooming hydrangea, bigleaf hydrangea
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun in cool areas; part sun in warm climates.
Height x width: 2 – 3’ tall and 2-4' wide
Flower color: Blue, pink, or purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer - Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, heat tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge, cut flowers
Notes on flower color: The flowers of bigleaf hydrangeas can vary from pink to purple to blue, depending on soil chemistry. You must have both an acidic soil and the presence of aluminum (a naturally occurring soil element) in order for blue/purple color to develop. Get a soil test from your local Cooperative Extension before applying any color change treatment to be certain that it will be effective.
How to Grow
Light: Plants can take full sun (6+ hrs/day) in cooler areas, but afternoon shade is recommended in warm climates. If your plant frequently wilts in the afternoon even though it was recently watered, that may indicate the spot is too sunny for it.
Water: Average to abundant (as long as soil is well drained).
Space: 2 - 3'
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. Make an additional application in late spring/early summer to boost reblooming ability, particularly in colder areas.
Winterizing: Do not cut plants back for winter! Doing so will cut off all of the flower buds for the following season. If plants show a lot of dieback in spring, consider moving them, as this indicates the spot may be too cold for the plant.
Maintenance: Even though Let's Dance hydrangeas are reblooming and capable of flowering on old and new wood, for best bloom, it is best to avoid pruning, trimming, or cutting them back. Any dead wood can be pruned out in early spring, once the new growth has begun to emerge and its clear where any winter damage occurred. If plants do not flower reliably, move them to a more protected spot in your yard; early spring is an excellent time to do that. For best reblooming performance, keep plants free of stress so they grow vigorously. New growth is key to a good rebloom!
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
My Sky Views arrived in nice condition. I ordered quart size, and they were bushy and undamaged by their journey. I think the smart packaging and quick shipment really helped. I am so excited to have blue "mophead" flowers in my garden again. The weather here in 6b has changed a lot in the past 10 years, especially when it comes to spring frosts and mid-winter warmups. Two years ago, I dug up all my Nikkos and gave them to my friend's sister. She sends me photos from time to time to show how much more happy they are in Virginia. Next I tried a mass of Bloomstruck and LA Dreamin', and they bloomed a little bit. But this year, I had only two blossoms, and a wall of green leaves. I am thrilled that a macrophylla x serrata cross has produced some real mops. Sky View is gorgeous, and I am so very happy to plant them in my garden. As a side note, I think the prices and quality at GGP is unbeatable.
One on my let’s dance sky view big leaf Hydrangea showed up with a lot of brown leafs and every day moor and moor turn brown and fall off .
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
My first email was that they were drooping and wilted. I then sent another one shortly after that they were now crispy (plenty of water), and now they are dried up pieces that you'd never know were a plant. 3 emails and 0 responses.
I guess I need to submit a different review for each of the dead plants. I'm also posting this on Google reviews to ensure that everyone is aware.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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I ordered and planted 10 Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea following the instructions. They arrived at my house in Northern Michigan in great condition and have been doing well as a border along the edge of my yard.
pls do not use staples
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with our packaging. As we've mentioned in our earlier replies, we recommend using scissors for the safest removal of the plastic around the plants. We have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
pls dont use staples
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with our packaging. We try our best to secure the plants for safe travels to their new homes, but we will take this feedback into account when considering other options. We recommend using scissors for the safest removal of the plastic around the plants. We have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
The Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea plants received were in excellent condition and seem to be taking root very well!
They are barely hanging on 🤦🏻♀️
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping!
Exactly what I needed to finish a space!
The hydrangeas I ordered arrived totally brown and packaged with the plants smushed together. It was not the fault of shipping. They just were very badly packaged.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
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Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea
I have received several plants from here! Always healthy, well packaged, and arrived within a week or two! Highly recommend!
Was able to order four of the hydrangea and was a little nervous at first. However, I was very happy upon getting them and they are doing very well.
Great shipping. Arrived in good condition
I love most of my plants.
I ordered 2 Lovable, 2 Can Do and 2 Sky View and all arrived looking great and packaged well. All the hydrangeas have put on a lot of growth since I received them in early July. Will be ordering again very soon.
I planted each in only 6 hours of sun and the one you referred to is bloomed nicely! The other three are not doing so well.. I’m not to happy with them..
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants. Our customer service team would love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60 day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping.
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Can I grow these in pots?
Absolutely, the Let's Dance Sky View® Bigleaf Hydrangea is well-suited for container gardening! Just make sure to use a pot that gives the plant enough room to grow and has proper drainage!
do hydrangeas in yellow
Hello! Hydrangeas have blooms in shades of pink, blue, purple, and white. They don't have yellow blooms.
Are the endless summer hydrangeas being phased out and replaced by let’s dance? Why doesn’t anybody Have endless summer for going on the third yr?
We have found that Let's Dance hydrangeas are more reliable bloomers in cold climates, and rebloom more abundantly in both warm and cool climates, so they are what we recommend.
How big is the actual hydranga itself when it is received. How big will it be at the end of the first year, and how long does it take to reach the 2-3 ft high size? And can you specify the color you want? Thanks.
It's hard to say for certain, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, fertilizing, and not least of all, the type of plant you purchased - all come into play. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, most perennials and shrubs should grow anywhere from several inches to several feet (in the case of arborvitae like Full Speed A Hedge and Green Giant) a year once they are established. Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
do you need partial shade for these Hydrangea or will they survive in full sun the listing shows sun/partial sun
Thank you for contacting us! The Let's Dance Sky View Bigleaf Hydrangea can take full sun (6+ hrs/day) in cooler areas, but afternoon shade is recommended in warm climates. If your plant frequently wilts in the afternoon even though it was recently watered, that may indicate the spot is too sunny for it. This information is stated in "How to Grow" section on the plant page in "More Information"