Hydrangeas

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball'

'Incrediball' Hydrangea

An improved Annabelle hydrangea with beefy stems and massive blooms. Each bloom has roughly 4 x as many flowers as 'Annabelle'. Lightly fragrant. Treat as dieback shrub.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  4-5'

Spacing:  4-5'

Zones:  3-9

Tags:  sun, PW, cut flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bloomstruck'

'Bloomstruck' Hydrangea

'Bloomstruck' is a recent addition to the Endless Summer collection. After 50 days below 0 degrees F, and a low of -28 degrees F, 'Bloomstruck' flowered heavily the following spring on old growth and put out loads of blooms on new growth. Its glossy dark green leaves are more heat resistant., which prevents wilting in mid day heat. This reblooming mophead Hydrangea has rounded flowers averaging 3.5-5" across in intense rose pink, violet or blue, depending on pH levels. Flower heads are held upright on striking ruby red stems.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  3-4'

Spacing:  4-5'

Zones:  4-9

Tags:  sun, Endless Summer, cut flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pop Star'

'Pop Star' Hydrangea

'Pop Star' Hydrangea is a lacecap variety that is a standout in the landscape or decorative container.  With strong bud hardiness and reliable rebloom, 'Pop Star' is a blooming powerhouse.  Its short stature makes this a strong border or short hedge plant that doesn't need pruning to keep its size and is great for year-after-year color on your deck, patio, or porch.  The dark green leaves against the blue or pink blooms give the classic hydrangea look, while the lacecap flowers add extra texture and interest to the garden.

Exposure:  Part Shade

Blooms:  Summer - Fall

Height:  1.5-3'

Spacing:  1.5-3'

Zones:  4-9

Tags:  sun, Endless Summer, cut flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Summer Crush'

'Summer Crush' Hydrangea

Its not about blue or pink anymore! The intense, deep coloration found in 'Summer Crush' is a true differentiator in the Hydrangea marketplace. With a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms, 'Summer Crush' is a color breakthrough in reblooming garden Hydrangeas and a welcome addition to the Endless Summer brand. Proven to be cold hardy to zone 4 and the most wilt resistant Endless Summer hydrangea yet, this compact growing Hydrangea with dark green glossy leaves fits in smaller spaces in the garden and is the perfect size for patio containers.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  2-3'

Spacing:  2-3'

Zones:  4-9

Tags:  sun, Endless Summer, cut flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Berry White'

'Berry White' Hydrangea

This long awaited introduction is a step forward in paniculata breeding. With strong, upright stems and large cone shaped flower panicles that stay upright, this plant is a summer stunner. Like the other paniculatas from Mr.Renault's French breeding program, the flower color starts out white in July then progresses to dark pink. Coloring occurs from the bottom and progresses to the top of the panicle. 'Berry White' blooms a little later than 'Strawberry Sundae' and about the same time as 'Vanilla Strawberry'. Color shades can vary according to location, climate and type of soil.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  6-7'

Spacing:  4-5'

Zones:  3-8

Tags:  sun, First Editions, butterflies, bees, cut flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Diamond Rouge'

'Diamond Rouge' Hydrangea

This variety has abundant, long lasting, rounded flower heads that start white and progress to pink, intense raspberry red, and finally wine red. Flowers start blooming in July and take on red coloration earlier In the season than other pink paniculatas. Flower color is best in the fall when night temperatures are 10 degrees cooler than day temperatures. Compared to 'Strawberry Sundae', 'Diamond Rouge' is slightly bigger and has distinct raspberry red flowers that color earlier in the season. Flower color varies based on climate and growing conditions.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  4-5'

Spacing:  3-4'

Zones:  3-8

Tags:  sun, First Editions, butterflies, bees, cut flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Hottie'

'Little Hottie®  Hydrangea

An exciting new compact panicle hydrangea introduction, Little Hottie™ has very full flower heads with florets that emerge green and turn sparkling white. This well-branched, compact panicle hydrangea is covered in large blooms from the bottom to the top of the plant and holds tight flower clusters out on strong stems. Bred in Georgia for heat tolerance, Little Hottie® performs equally well in Minnesota; flowers don't get heat-stressed or turn brown in excessive heat. With natural basal branching, this new introduction doesn't need much pruning to grow into a well-shaped plant with strong stems. Fall color is soft pink.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Early - Late Summer

Height:  3-5'

Spacing:  3-5'

Zones:  3-8

Tags:  sun, First Editions, butterflies, bees, cut flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Strawberry Sundae' 

'Strawberry Sundae' Hydrangea

'Strawberry Sundae' is another outstanding selection from the French breeder Jean Renault. This compact selection is similar to 'Vanilla Strawberry,' but much more compact. Flowers emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink and become strawberry red as night temperatures cool down. With its compact habit this hydrangea adds striking flowers to small spaces and is nicely proportioned for patio containers. The color lasts well into fall. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  4-5'

Spacing:  3-4'

Zones:  3-8

Tags:  sun, First Editions, butterflies, bees, cut flowers.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'

'Vanilla Strawberry' Hydrangea

The enormous flower heads are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. Flowers emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink as the night temperatures drop and finally turn strawberry red. New blooms emerge as older blooms change color, giving the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloring lasts at least 3-4 weeks. Plants grow upright, and then cascade later in the season.

Exposure:  Full Sun - Part Shade

Blooms:  Mid Summer - Fall

Height:  6-7'

Spacing:  4-5'

Zones:  3-8

Tags:  sun, First Editions, butterflies, bees, cut flowers.