Dig down 4” and remove ¼ cup of your soil. Another home test is called the “Jar Test”. Ask your local nursery for a soil test kit. To begin, you have to determine what type of soil you have. Making sure that your soil is properly prepared will hugely affect your overall plant health and bloom production. Other than climate, soil is the most important aspect of growing the plants that is naturally occurring. Allow for 2-3 hours of morning sun with afternoon dappled or part shade. The further south you live, the less tolerant the hydrangea macrophylla is to the intense sun. We recommend planting your hydrangea macrophylla in a location that allows for full morning sun with dappled shade in the afternoon. The farther north you are – Zones 4-5a – the more sun your hydrangeas can handle. Especially in northern climates, the location where you plant these hydrangeas is hugely important for bloom production. When determining where to plant your Endless Summer hydrangea macrophylla, take a walk through your yard and make note of existing garden plants, spacing availability, areas that need splashes of color and amount of sun.
EVERLASTING SUMMER HYDRANGEA HOW TO
Here are some basic guidelines to follow that will teach you how to grow hydrangeas: Site Selection
Endless Summer ® Hydrangeas are known to bloom 10 to 12 weeks longer than average Hydrangea macrophylla plants and show well in colder climates since they are able to bloom on the current season’s new growth. Endless Summer ® Hydrangeas is a collection of Hydrangea macrophylla perennial shrubs that have the unique ability to re-bloom throughout the spring and summer months, giving more color and visual appeal to your garden for a longer period of time.