Heavenly Hydrangeas

Some of you say you have not heard about the Endless Summer Hydrangeas so am sharing a little information on these wonderful plants. I've usually had good luck with all my Hydrangeas, my long time favorite being the Nikko Blue mophead. Then last year I read about these new plants and was able to find them locally and planted five around the garden. These two in the front bed by my porch are really prolific - blooming, as advertised, all Summer long and well into the Fall. I cut these back to about 18" in early Spring, only to have the lovely new growth zapped by the big Easter freeze. I was worried they would not do well this Summer however as you can see from these pics taken today, they are healthy and loaded with pale green blooms which are starting to turn blue in my acidic soil.
The new Blushing Bride is also available now - saw dozens in assorted size pots at my local Home Depot last week. I must find a spot for one of these which are very pretty and cottagey looking !


I really love Hydrangeas - they make a statement in the garden, are long lived and don't seem to suffer from any pest problems. They do of course love plenty of water during the hot Summertime. The flowers are beautiful in the house in that lovely china vase we all found at the thrift shop! The muted colors of the dried blooms are decorative throughout the Winter months.