Fairytrail Fresco™ Cascade Hydrangea
Shrub
- Gorgeous cascading blooms in an array of pink & blue hues!
- Award-winning hydrangea series noted for its late spring blooming time.
- Green foliage transitions to a rich red color come fall.
- Heat-tolerant, adaptable, & great for container gardeners.
- Zones 5-9, part sun, up to 3.5-4′ tall x 4.5′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Cascade hydrangeas are ideal for mixed beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Their graceful horizontal stems spill flowers freely all around the shrub. A unique hybrid, the cascade hydrangea achieves its distinctiveness through different varieties, enhancing both flower power and bud set. They bloom on old wood, and the flower buds aren't as hardy as the plant, so avoid pruning and consider protecting your shrubs in frigid temperatures. Flower color will be dependent on soil chemistry.
Details
Common name: Cascading hydrangea
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3.5-4′ tall x 4.5′ wide
Flower color: Blue, pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through early summer
Bloom time: Late spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, container plants, pollinator-friendly, fall interest, spring blooming
Uses: Hedge, edging, landscaping, wildlife gardens, native plant gardens
How to Grow
Light: Most varieties tolerate full sun in the North, but benefit from afternoon shade and consistent moisture. In the South, plants require afternoon shade.
Water: Water to keep soil moist, but not wet.
Spacing: 4.5-5’ feet
Fertilizing: Fertilize once in spring with a granular rose fertilizer. Make a second application in early summer if desired.
Winterizing: Do not prune. A 2-3″ layer of shredded bark mulch is sufficient winter protection.
Maintenance & Pruning: Avoid pruning except to remove any obviously dead wood in spring, when the new growth has emerged. This type of hydrangea blooms on old wood, so it’s best to avoid pruning it for the most flowers and best performance. Mature plants may be selectively thinned, removing one-third of the oldest branches each late winter.
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.
Shipping was quick and flowers packaged very well!
I got 2 hydrangeas die and I send pictures to the shop ask for help and refund, but almost 2-3 weeks no one reply, I think their service is bad.from the beginning it is worse until it die, no answer.
We're sorry about this experience. Our friendly customer service team is always 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/hyd-guaranteed
Absolutely blown away by the packaging and quality of this plant. I can’t wait for it to start blooming. Thank you so much!
Plant arrived late—and stressed. Immediately watered, later repotted but plants did not revive.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Very healthy plants. Cannot wait until they bloom next year!
Plants arrived in excellent condition. After a few days of TLC, I planted them in large containers and now a few weeks later they are doing very well and I’m seeing new growth. I was skeptical about ordering live plants online, but the care in packaging and shipping proved me wrong.
Gorgeous.
Excellent customer service. Careful attention to detail in how the plants were packed was a huge asset since the carrier left the box upside down on my porch. Looking forward to seeing these grow!
First, this arrived in beautiful condition. I have it planted in a larger size planter. So far, even without blooms on it yet…I love it! I love the size of the leaves, the darker color of the leaves and the overall size and shape of the plant! Can’t wait to see the hydrangea flowers once it starts to bloom!
Arrived in excellent condition. Looking forward to it growing and blooming. Love it!
Great healthy plants!
All 4
Plants arrived in good condition and are planted in large clay pots with plenty of room to grow. So far no blooms and are not “trailing” but are healthy.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
They were dead when arrived.
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
I ordered two fairy trail fresco hydrangeas. They arrived in great shape and packaged well. One is full of blooms already. The other one has healthy leaves but was trimmed before shipping. I’m sure it will still do well. I am happy with this purchase as these are hard to find at my local nurseries.
I have wanted this plant for two years, this was the best price I found it at and it is a healthy happy plant.
Loved my purchase
This little hydrangea is the cutest thing! It was in excellent condition when it arrived and even had a few little buds. I’ve potted it and it’s settling in. Can’t wait to see it bloom! Highly recommend!
I ordered 2 and one has died and I cant seem to be able to find how to get a replacement
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Healthy plant!!!
Plants arrived green and healthy. Looking forward to next spring when they bloom by my newly installed pond
I ordered two of the smaller size Fairytrail Fresco. They both arrived healthy and green, and they’re growing very quickly in their new pots. I’m very happy with my purchase.
I was skeptical when this little plant arrived in the spring, but it exceeded my expectations through summer and now into fall.
The plant arrived in great shape and has started noticably growing since I got it. It is very healthy.
It pretty much arrived dead. Trying to find their contact but no luck
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
Growing so quickly! Cant wait to see blooms!
Fairytrail Fresco™ Cascade Hydrangea
Beautiful!!