Tilt-a-Swirl® Hydrangea

Tilt-a-Swirl® Hydrangea gives gardeners a colorful show that keeps changing through the season. This compact bigleaf hydrangea grows about 3–4' tall and wide, with rounded form, lush foliage and mophead blooms that shift from lime green to pink, raspberry and deeper red tones. Enjoy Flowers That Keep Changing Tilt-a-Swirl® does not settle into one flat color. Its blooms open chartreuse-lime to green, then develop pink, raspberry and red edges while often keeping green centers. That means one shrub can show several color stages at the same time, giving your border or container a fresh look from late spring into fall. Get More Reliable Bloom Potential Because Tilt-a-Swirl® blooms on both old and new wood, it gives gardeners more flowering potential than older bigleaf hydrangeas that bloom only on old stems. Light shaping or minor pruning is less likely to remove the entire season’s display. That is a real benefit for gardeners who want beautiful hydrangea blooms without feeling nervous about every cut. Fit Hydrangea Color Into Smaller Spaces At 3–4' tall and wide, Tilt-a-Swirl® is easy to use near foundations, along paths, in mixed borders or in large containers. Its dense, rounded habit gives the planting a full, finished look from several angles, not just from the front. Use it where you can enjoy the changing blooms up close. Keep the Display Looking Its Best Plant Tilt-a-Swirl® in part sun with consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. In warmer climates, afternoon shade helps protect the foliage and flowers. A mulch layer helps hold moisture, especially in containers. Like other bigleaf hydrangeas, bloom tones may vary with soil pH and aluminum availability, adding natural variation from garden to garden.