




Flowering Shrubs · Shrubs
Endless Summer® The Original Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer’
Endless Summer Hydrangea is a small deciduous shrub and has serrated dark green leaves with no fall color. Its mophead flowers bloom in waves through summer on both new and old wood with color that depends on the soil PH -acidic soils produce sky blue flowers, while alkaline soils produce pink flowers that darken to pink-blue with maturity. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators . Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. The Endless Summer series has improved disease resistance. Read about the introduction to our new Hydrangea Collection and limited time promotion here . Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia Height: 3' - 5' Spread: 3' - 5’ Spacing: 4’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane) Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter. If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew. Aphids are occasional problems. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Deutzia , Dogwood , Hosta IMAGES: F. D. Richards , Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® The Original 'Bailmer', 2018 photo, (2) A Yee , IMG_1606 - Hydrangea , (3) Krzysztof Golik , Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer in Botanischer Garten Muenster , CC BY 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Part sun / part shade
Water
Moist, well-drained soil
What to expect
Mature size
3–5 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Blooms
Summer
Winter hardiness
Zones 5–9
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Summer
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