Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Big Leaf Hydrangea

Introduction Vibrant Dwarf Addition to the Endless Summer® Collection Exciting red-pink or purple-blue hues! Compact size that is perfect for small spaces or containers Adaptability - Sun or Shade Description The Summer Crush® hydrangea is a brand new dwarf addition to the Endless Summer® collection. With fabulous floral color ranging from deep pink to raspberry red to neon purple with blue highlights, Endless Summer knocked this spring 2019 addition out of the park. Enjoy outstanding pom-pom flower cluster from this gorgeous compact hydrangea. At a mere 18 to 36 inches at maturity Summer Crush® is perfect for pots or planting in small spaces. Endless Summer Summer Crush hydrangea is the first in the series that is recommended for full sun as well as part shade giving you even more flexibility in landscape placement. Key Features Vibrant color. From deep red-pink to pretty purple-blue depending on your soil pH you can’t go wrong with the Summer Crush hydrangea bush for stunning hues. Reblooming flowers. Enjoy a long bloom season from late spring through summer. Compact plant. This hydrangea boasts a tidy habit and petite stature. No pruning needed for this reblooming hydrangea! Grow it in containers. The Summer Crush® hydrangea is ideal for planters. Between its dwarf size and environmental adaptability you won’t have a hard time finding the perfect spot. Versatility in the landscape. Summer Crush® grows in full sun to part shade and fits just about anywhere. Plant your Summer Crush hydrangea in mixed beds, shade gardens, borders, or even mass plantings for loads of color. Pro Tips For zones 8 and 9 we recommend some afternoon shade, but keeping the soil moist throughout your Summer Crush hydrangea’s life can keep in happy even in full sun in warm climates. For zones 4 and 5 we recommend mulching well to protect your Summer Crush® hydrangea over its first winter. Extend a thick mound of mulch a few inches beyond the rootzone. How to Care Spring and fall are the best times to plant hydrangeas. Hydrangeas can be planted in winter in areas where the ground is digable and in summer with plenty of water. The Endless Summer® Summer Crush® hydrangea enjoys full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Keep the soil moist, but not saturated, especially in summer and in the first year after planting. Throughout its life this hydrangea will do best with a deep watering once weekly when it is hot and dry. Applying mulch at about 2 inches deep is highly recommended for hydrangeas. Mulching will cut back on watering needs and protect your hydrangea plant in extreme temperatures. Fertilize in spring with a slow release fertilizer for best results. You don’t need to prune this hydrangea, but pruning after they are done blooming can help encourage a bushier growth and renew an older plant. The best way to prevent disease and pests is by providing the appropriate care for your plants. Proper location choice, watering, and fertilization are the keys to success. Landscape Ideas The Summer Crush® Hydrangea is very versatile in the landscape. Plant this distinctive shrub in groups or masses, borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen, or low hedge. This dwarf hydrangea is perfect in containers. Use the flowers in fresh or dry cut flower arrangements to enjoy the colorful beauty indoors. Learn when to prune your flowering shrubs. For additional options, be sure to browse our Hydrangea, Hydrangea trees and Endless Summer Hydrangea collection.