Endless Summer Hydrangea... Worth the Hype?
“One of the most important new plant
introductions of the
last 50 years.”
Michael Dirr – Horticultural Rock Star.
Yes the Endless
Summer has its own web site, it’s own ads and seems to have more blog posts
than Global Warming… but does it live up to the hype?
Here are some common claims and what you can actually expect:
Claim #1 – Endless Summer Gives You 6 Months of
Continual Blooms!
Endless Summer blooms from early summer to the first frost.
Milder climates should see pretty consistent blooms until around Thanksgiving,
except for a brief week or two in August when they may get a little sparse. Northerners will see full blooms for 3-4
months.
Most other hydrangeas only bloom early for a few weeks, then
their done… thus the name “Endless Summer”.
Claim #2 – The Only
Hydrangea That Will Still Bloom if Hit by a Late Spring Frost!
Newer varieties are becoming Frost Proof. Endless Summer was
the first and is the highest quality frost proof hydrangea. Some gardeners have
commented on reduced flowering after freak cold snaps, but we’ve never seen any
reduction.
Claim #3 –
Revolutionized Northern Shade Gardening while still thriving in the South!
Endless Summer grows in shady spots in Northern zone 4, as
well as full sun. In the deep south you should avoid long exposure to the
afternoon sun.
They love moist soil and wilt in the afternoon if they get
too dry. Otherwise, they are very tolerant to both extreme heat and extreme
cold.
Claim #4 – You get
Armloads of Flowers the Size of Your Head!
I have seen the 5 ft. tall branches dressed up as people
during Halloween. After the first year the blooms are about 8-10” in diameter.
They do make long lasting indoor floral arrangements. Plus the
plant puts out even more flowers after you cut them back.
Claim #5 – You can
Change Your Bloom Colors!
You can show off your Gardening Ju Jitsu by changing the
acidity of your soil.
Blue flowers appear in acidic soil, bright pink ones in
alkaline. It’s actually a neat way to test your dirt.
Of all our Hydrangeas, the Endless Summer is by far the best
seller.
It’s also extremely
rare that one needs to be replaced under our guarantee. They thrive almost
everywhere and seldom have any problems.
You should avoid any size less than one gallon. We don’t
offer them because you won’t get blooms for the first year.
Our oversized one gallons are grown a year longer and will
give you many blooms. Our three gallons are grown two years longer and have a
shrub form that will quickly blanket with blooms and give you a tall, full
hedge.
You can plant them alone or in rows. In containers or along
your foundation. They’re very versatile.
Go ahead and order today while large sizes are still
available.
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