Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Shrub
- Unbeatable ability to continuously set flower buds!
- Compact habit won't outgrow its space.
- Low maintenance - no pruning needed.
- Glossy foliage looks great all season.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: PP32,548
Common name: Reblooming hydrangea, bigleaf hydrangea
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun in cool areas; part shade in warm climates.
Height x width: 3 – 4’ tall and 3' wide
Flower color: 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: min. 3' apart
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 Can Do's arrived in good shape and size (one quart). I am excited about this amazing mac x serrata cross. Just what I need to guarantee some blooms here in unreliable Zone 6b. The most amazing feature of this hydrangea is its unprecedented ability to produce flowers up and down the stem! They must have danced a jig at the hybridizer's when this popped up! It is an amazing time for hydrangeas in history, and I ordered several of these so I could be part of it. It is not exactly a mophead, but it is moppy enough for me! Plus, I can turn it blue. I miss my blue hydrangeas so much. This year, LA Dreamin' and Bloomstruck and The Original did barely a thing for me. The page has turned I hope.
Received my Let’s Dance Can Do Hydrangea two days ago. Arrived in excellent condition. The day after arrival it was already starting to bloom. Day two it was planted and has two new flower heads one of which has opening blooms. Very impressed. Thanks Great Garden Plants.
Easy to order plants, helpful staff and great plants. They have new growth already.
I have ordered from Great Garden Plants several times and I have always received very healthy plants. I have ordered and received over a dozen different plants this year and all are in the ground and thriving!
All plants are doing great!
Plants came securely and carefully packaged. They were clipped back to stems. I allowed them to acclimatize to the container and they seemed to enjoy the location so I planted them. They are thriving beautifully. They have grown leaves and I am waiting for blooms. I hope they will over winter in the pot and come back year after year. Their foliage is very dark green and beautiful.
This was my first time I ordered from your company. My plants arrived in beautiful condition. They are looking great so far. I was so pleased that I ordered again. The only thing that disappointed me was you stopped selling the purple mazus. The rest of my order came and again in wonderful condition. I am so glad I found your website! I know I will be ordering more from you. Lots more I want. Much better plants than all those places that ship bare root plants that don't live for me. Thank you so much for my plants. Can't wait til next spring when they all bloom.
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loads of blooms on this 1 gallon hydrangea. Blooms will open soon.
will this Hydrangea lets dance can do grow in a shaded area, i really like this plant
Hi there! The Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea prefers sun to part sun conditions. If your shaded area receives some dappled light or a few hours of sun (especially morning sun), the hydrangea could potentially grow there. However, it's important to note that too much shade may reduce the number of blooms and impact the plant's overall vigor. For the best flower production and health, finding a spot with the right balance of light is key. If you have a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade, that might be a suitable compromise for your Let's Dance Can Do!® Hydrangea.
Is this a mountain hydrangea or a bigleaf hydrangea? It looks like the Latin name is a mountain hydrangea but the name says bigleaf. Does the leaf color change in the fall? I’m trying to decide between this plant and the Let's Dance Lovable. What would you say is the biggest difference between these two?
Hello! Yes, Let's Dance Can Do! Bigleaf Hydrangea is Hydrangea macrophylla, not Hydrangea serrata. Thank you for pointing that out, the corrections have been made. Let's Dance Can Do! is rated for zones 4-9 and the blooms are lighter in color, while Let's Dance Lovable is rated for zones 5-9 and have more vivid blooms.
Does this hydrangea droop or does it have sturdy branches? Do flowers bloom on new wood as well as old wood?
It has very sturdy branches to hold all of its blooms! It flowers on new and old wood, which means you're never short on flowers.
Just wondering how long it takes for this hydrangea to mature to full status? My last one took 3 years. thank you.
It will take at least a few years! I would say it will reach its mature size in 3-5 years depending on the growing conditions.