Hydrangea m. Endless Summer®

Endless Summer Hydrangea is a small deciduous shrub and has serrated dark green leaves with no fall color.  Its mophead flowers bloom in waves through summer on both new and old wood with color that depends on the soil PH -acidic soils produce sky blue flowers, while alkaline soils produce pink flowers that darken to pink-blue with maturity.  The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators.  Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  The Endless Summer series has improved disease resistance. Type:  Shrub Origins: East Asia Height:  3' - 5' Spread:  3' - 5’ Spacing:  4’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Part Sun Bloom Color:  Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane) Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.    LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Deutzia, Dogwood, Hosta *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown