Endless Summer? BloomStruck? Bigleaf Hydrangea

The heir apparent to The Original Endless Summer hydrangea. Bloomstruck bigleaf hydrangea boasts several improvements. You’ll notice the color first: deep. pure violet-purple or pink. depending on the soil pH. Then you’ll notice the stems. far stronger than the original and boasting a cool red hue that makes the plant colorful even when it’s not in bloom! Enjoy?months of flowers on a high-performance hydrangea.

What makes Endless Summer BloomStruck different from other bigleaf hydrangeas?

• Red stems provide color even when not in bloom

Details:
Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘PIIHM-II’ PP25.566
Hardiness:?USDA zones 4-9
Height x width:?3-4′ x 4-5′
Light:?Full to part sun
Soil:?Evenly moist but well-drained soils are best. A 2-3 layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended in all areas. all year round.
Pruning:??do not trim or cut back. but dead wood may be removed in early spring
Water:?Average to high water needs. Though big leaf hydrangeas cannot grow in wet soils. they can become drought stressed readily and should be watered regularly. Plants in full sun and/or warmer climates will need more water than those in less sun and/or cooler areas.?
Fertilizer:?Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if?desired.
Bloom time:?Midsummer through fall.
Bloom color:?Flower color depends on soil pH; blooms will be a rich purple in acidic conditions and a bright. rich pink in neutral to alkaline sites.
Uses:?A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping. it also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers.?