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Blushing Bride Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® 'Blushing Bride®'
The Blushing Bride Hydrangea offers stunning, creamy white blooms that transition to soft pink, adding elegance and visual interest to any garden. This reblooming hydrangea thrives in part sun to shade and is perfect for creating long-lasting floral displays in both landscapes and cut arrangements.
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The Blushing Bride Hydrangea is a stunning variety that adds elegance and charm to any garden. This Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar is known for its beautiful, creamy white blooms that gradually take on a soft pink blush as they mature, creating a captivating color transition throughout the season. Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or containers, Blushing Bride Hydrangea thrives in part sun to shade and offers a long-lasting display of color from early summer through fall. Its large, mophead flowers are ideal for cutting, making it a popular choice for bouquets and floral arrangements.
This reblooming hydrangea offers continuous waves of flowers on both old and new wood, ensuring you enjoy its beauty for months. Growing to a compact size of 3-6 feet tall and wide, Blushing Bride Hydrangea fits nicely in smaller landscapes or mixed borders where space is limited. Its lush green foliage provides an excellent backdrop for the flowers, and the plant itself is hardy in zones 5-9, making it a versatile option for many climates. When planted in well-drained, moist soil, it performs best, adding vibrant color and texture to your outdoor space.
Caring for Blushing Bride Hydrangea is easy. This low-maintenance shrub only requires occasional pruning to shape and remove spent blooms. For the most spectacular color, consider planting it in slightly acidic soil and applying a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden design with a timeless classic or searching for the perfect addition to your cutting garden, Blushing Bride Hydrangea delivers both beauty and longevity.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 4.5 to 6 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 4.5 to 6 Feet |
| Classification: | Broad leaved deciduous shrub, summer flowering |
| Sunlight: | Partial shade |
| Habit: | Upright, mounding |
| Foliage: | Dark green |
| Flower Color: | Pure White with pink highlights |
| Pruning Season: | Prune in late winter, flowers on new and old wood |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting |
How to Care for Blushing Bride Hydrangea
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
How do I plant a Blushing Bride Hydrangea?
To plant a Blushing Bride Hydrangea, choose a location with well-drained soil and partial sun to partial shade, as hydrangeas prefer morning sunlight and afternoon shade. Start by digging a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball to give the roots plenty of room to spread. Gently place the plant in the hole, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill the hole with a mix of native soil and organic compost to improve drainage and provide essential nutrients. Water thoroughly after planting to help the roots settle. After planting your Blushing Bride Hydrangea, apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Be sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from the stems to prevent rot. Space the plants 3-4 feet apart if you're planting more than one, allowing room for their mature size. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. With proper planting and care, your Blushing Bride Hydrangea will produce its signature white blooms that blush to soft pink or blue, enhancing your garden with beautiful color.
How do I water hydrangea blushing bride shrubs?
To properly water your Blushing Bride Hydrangea shrubs, keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season. Water deeply 2-3 times per week, ensuring the soil around the roots is thoroughly soaked. Hydrangeas prefer moist but well-drained soil, so avoid letting the soil become waterlogged. Using a soaker hose or drip irrigation system can help deliver water directly to the root zone without wetting the foliage, which can reduce the risk of fungal diseases. Applying a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and keeps the soil cool during hotter months. Once established, Blushing Bride Hydrangeas require less frequent watering, but it’s essential to monitor soil moisture during dry spells or hot weather. Water deeply once a week during these times, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between watering. Keep in mind that hydrangeas are sensitive to drought and may wilt if they don’t receive enough water, but they typically recover once properly watered. Ensuring your Blushing Bride Hydrangea is well-watered will promote lush growth and the beautiful white blooms that gradually blush to pink or blue throughout the season.
How do I fertilize Hydrangea Blushing Bride Shrubs?
To fertilize Blushing Bride Hydrangea shrubs, apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins. A 10-10-10 or 12-4-8 fertilizer provides the essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that hydrangeas need for healthy root development and vibrant blooms. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the plant, staying clear of the stems, and water thoroughly to help the nutrients absorb into the soil. Fertilizing once a year is usually sufficient to keep your Blushing Bride Hydrangea healthy and encourage abundant blooms throughout the growing season. If you prefer organic options, you can use compost, well-rotted manure, or fish emulsion to enrich the soil and provide a steady release of nutrients. Avoid over-fertilizing, as too much nitrogen can promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers. If you want to influence the bloom color, you can adjust the soil pH by adding aluminum sulfate for blue blooms or lime for pink blooms. Proper fertilization will ensure your Blushing Bride Hydrangea produces its signature white flowers that blush to pink or blue, adding beauty and color to your garden.
How do I mulch Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea Bushes?
To mulch your Endless Summer Blushing Bride Hydrangea bushes, apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark, pine needles, or compost, around the base of the plant. Mulching helps retain soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed growth, all of which are essential for healthy hydrangea growth. Be sure to spread the mulch evenly, extending it a few inches beyond the drip line to cover the root zone, but keep it a few inches away from the stems to prevent moisture buildup and rot. Mulching also enriches the soil as it breaks down, providing essential nutrients to your Blushing Bride Hydrangea throughout the growing season. Reapply or refresh the mulch each spring to maintain its benefits, especially after winter conditions that may cause it to decompose. Proper mulching creates an ideal environment for your hydrangea, ensuring consistent moisture levels, which is crucial for producing the vibrant white blooms that gradually blush to pink or blue. Mulching is an easy and effective way to enhance the health and beauty of your Blushing Bride Hydrangea bushes.
