Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive' PP30,359
With a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms, Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea brings floral quality blooms to your garden or patio container. Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it is compact, too. Summer Crush® only grows to a mature size of 18 to 36 inches tall and wide, so you can count on it to stay small, neat, and tidy throughout the season. That compact size paired with the stunning blooms make Summer Crush® a must for decorative containers for your patios, deck, entry, and more. Hardy for Zones 4-9, Summer Crush® will make your outdoor living space the talk of the neighborhood.
Height
18-36"
Width
18-36"
Exposure
Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Heat Zone
9
Shape
Upright, rounded
Foliage
Bright Green
Good for Cut Flowers
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pruning
Summer After Flower
watering
Medium To High
fertilizing
BalancedNPK
Know your zone
The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.
Summer Crush® Reblooming Hydrangea
Thrives in Zones 4-9
FAQs
What makes the Endless Summer Summer Crush® hydrangea unique?
With a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms, Summer Crush® brings floral quality blooms to your garden or patio container. Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it is compact so you get a neat, tidy look throughout the summer.
How does Summer Crush® produce such deep raspberry red and neon purple blooms?
One of the most beautiful traits of an Endless Summer hydrangea is the ability to change the color of the blooms. A simple soil test from your local nursery can help determine your pH level, which will determine your hydrangea macrophylla colors.
Can you change the color of a Summer Crush® bloom?
Soil with a pH below 6.0 (acidic soil) will produce blue hydrangea blooms and a pH above 6.0 will produce pink hydrangea flowers. Depending on your preference, you are able to change the color of your hydrangea colors to fit your desired color. Add garden lime to the soil to raise the pH level and produce pink hydrangea flowers. Add soil sulfur to encourage blue hydrangea bloom development.
I planted my hydrangeas in a location with at least 6 hours of full sun and partial afternoon shade. I read online that hydrangeas prefer that I water them heavily once a week instead of a little water every day. Now my hydrangea bushes are turning brown with no blooms. What am I doing wrong?
Depending on where in the United States you live will determine how much sun your hydrangeas can handle. If you are in a northern state (Zones 4 – 5b), your hydrangeas can handle up to 6 hours of sun in the morning, but as you get further south you should allow for more shade on your plants. In the southern-most regions (Zones 8 – 9), we recommend a maximum of 2 hours of morning sun. Too much sun exposure can cause your hydrangea shrubs to burn on its leaves and blooms. Also, be sure to put your fingers in the soil to see if it needs watering. We do recommend a soak versus light watering each day, but you should be sure that the soil is always moist – not wet – by sticking your fingers in the dirt. If it is dry, give it a good soaking. If it is wet, do not add water.
Where can I buy Endless Summer hydrangea?
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