A reblooming mophead that flowers on both old and new wood, giving a long display of large rounded heads through summer. Blooms blue in acid soils and pink in alkaline soils.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Endless Summer Hydrangea
Botanically, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Blue and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Endless Summer Hydrangea
Endless Summer Hydrangea suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Endless Summer Hydrangea does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Endless Summer Hydrangea does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Endless Summer Hydrangea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Endless Summer Hydrangea in the garden
Endless Summer Hydrangea earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Endless Summer Hydrangea with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Endless Summer Hydrangea
Plant Sale lists Endless Summer Hydrangea as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
