Endless Summer® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Shrub
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- Giant blooms reach 8-10 inches!
- Repeat blooms from early summer to frost.
- Withstands harsh winters.
- Looks gorgeous as a cut flower.
- Zones 4-9, part sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 15,298
Common name: Bigleaf hydrangea
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-5' x 3-5'
Flower color: Pink, purple or blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer-Fall
Bloom time:Summer, fall
Features: Heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers
Uses: Background, container planting, foundation planting, hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun). They especially enjoy morning sun and afternoon shade.
Water: Water to keep soil moist, but not wet. Not tolerant of drought, so don't allow the soil to dry out.
Spacing: 3-4 ft.
Fertilizing: Generally not required but can be applied in early spring to promote new growth.
Winterizing: Remove and destroy any fallen foliage that was infected by powdery mildew. Protect with a layer of mulch around the plant.
Maintenance & pruning: This variety blooms on both old and new wood. Cut back stems by August by about half if plants are growing too tall. Remove some of the oldest branches at ground level to thin out the shrub as needed. In spring, only prune out dead wood once the new growth has emerged.
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.
I actually planted this before final frost, but let it acclimate for a few days beforehand. I kept it covered with a cloche on very cold nights, but otherwise let it do what it was going to do. Well, an impressive display is what it has done! This plant is already three times the size it was when it arrived, in early May with only one application of fish tank wastewater mid may. It is blooming, healthy, and has had zero damage so far. Not a single leaf to pinch or funky branch to prune. The flower buds appeared quite fast, and more appear every day. The blooms are currently appearing pink (dead on neutral pH soil), and I've now applied acidifier to change the later blooms. It's a beautiful, spectacular plant that arrived in perfect condition and has been a real joy to have in the garden. Nearly all of my plants, with few exceptions, have come from GGP, over 1300 sq ft of gardens, and losing even one plant would be too many. Happily, all are performing well, but this one is a true showstopper.
These babies traveled tome in a heat wave. I repotted immediately and they are perky but needed hair cuts. Look great
I followed the instruction upon arrival. Plants looked ok. Not dead but not exactly happy. After a couple weeks in the ground and constant watering the Hydrangeas look great! We had a few hot weeks too (high 90s to 100) and the plants did well. It has been a couple months since planting and all 5 plants are flourishing. I have bought more plants since and they look great!
Great process. Shipping was faster than anticipated too.
So I had them put m the house watering them , when I transplanted them outside they both died. Wasn’t really there fault it was mine . Be sure if your order then you can plant them immediately
Hello! We're sorry that you had trouble with your new plants. We do allow our customers to select their desired ship date at checkout, and if your plans change, you can always contact us to delay your order. We do offer a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. Please email pictures 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. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Came later than hoped but great packaging and safe!!
It's growing wonderfully despite a nippy start to spring.
Thank you for replacing our order. The replacement plants arrived dead on arrival. We think your shipping department isn't up to snuff. We've decided not to order ever again.
Pat Alston Aldrich & Greg Aldrich
Hello Pat ,we sorry your plants didn't have a successful journey to your garden. While we typically have great success shipping happy and healthy plants nationwide, sometimes plants suffer in transit. In these cases we're always happy to offer a refund. Thanks for your feedback and again we apologize your plants didn't make it to you in planting condition.
These plant is amazing. Growing right out of the package. Someone really cares about their plants. Will definitely order again.
The hydrangeas I ordered came packaged so nicely! The plants were beautiful. I made the mistake of ordering before the frost was done, but was able to keep them happy and healthy until planting. They came with great instructions on planting/pre-planting. They’ve been in the ground for a little over a week now and are doing great. I’m getting some blooms already. I am so pleased with my purchase!
I have never been able to grow any type of plant before I purchased these Hydrangeas. They arrive well packaged and I placed them in the ground per the instructions given and I have big beautiful flowers growing in just 3 weeks time. If I had a bigger yard I would order more.
Are these Endless Summer Hydrangeas road/street salt resistant? If not, are any hydrangeas road salt resistant? Thank you
Hello! Most hydrangeas aren't particularly resistant to road salt. If you're dealing with a location that gets a lot of road salt, you might want to consider installing a physical barrier to prevent salt spray from reaching your plants.
I'm tempted by your endless summer hydrangeas because you are having a hydrangea sale. But is planting them (in Massachusetts) in late July a good idea? I thought fall was ideal.
It really depends on how much time you have to water and "baby" your new plants! Check out our recent blog and video on whether you can plant in summer! https://www.greatgardenplants.com/blogs/content/can-i-plant-a-garden-in-summer
What colors will come if I order these hydrangeas? I see a few different colors in the pics but no where to specify.
The color of blooms will vary my soil type. Generally, a soil pH below 5.0 results in deep, vivid blues, and as the pH rises, the flowers range from blue to lavender to mauve to a vivid deep pink at pH 7.0 (neutral). Head to the "how to grow" section on the plant page for more plant and care information.