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Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'bailacfive' PP30359, CPBRAF
Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea delivers vibrant raspberry-red to purple blooms on a compact, reblooming shrub that thrives in part sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, and patio containers, this hydrangea offers long-lasting color, exceptional heat tolerance, and eye-catching appeal in small-space gardens.
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Endless Summer Crush Hydrangea Shrubs
Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea is a dazzling, compact shrub that delivers vibrant raspberry red to neon purple blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring a prolific flowering season from late spring through summer. Unlike traditional hydrangeas, this bigleaf variety offers remarkable reblooming performance and vivid flower color that intensifies in acidic soil. Its dense, rounded form and glossy green foliage make it an ideal choice for foundation plantings, borders, and decorative containers.
Reaching a mature size of just 18 to 36 inches tall and wide, Summer Crush Hydrangea is perfectly suited for small-space gardens and urban landscapes. It thrives in part sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. This low-maintenance hydrangea also shows excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance, making it a resilient and colorful performer even during the hottest months of the year.
Whether you’re creating a romantic cottage garden or refreshing your patio containers, Endless Summer Summer Crush Hydrangea offers brilliant, long-lasting color and exceptional flower power. Its compact size, stunning bloom hues, and ability to bloom on old and new growth make it a favorite among gardeners looking for reliable beauty and versatility in the landscape. Add this standout shrub to your garden for a burst of color that keeps on blooming.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Classification: | Flowering Shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to partial shade |
| Habit: | Mounding, upright |
| Foliage: | Green |
| Flower Color: | Hot Pink |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
How to Care for Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea for years to come!
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How do I Plant An Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea?
Planting an Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea begins with choosing the right location—this compact hydrangea thrives in part sun to part shade, ideally receiving morning sunlight and protection from the hot afternoon rays. Prepare a well-drained, organically rich soil, and dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Gently loosen the roots before placing the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with the original soil mixed with compost, tamp lightly, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets and promote good root contact. To help your Summer Crush Hydrangea establish quickly, apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the main stem to prevent rot. This mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Space multiple plants about 2 to 3 feet apart to allow for air circulation and mature growth. With its reblooming ability and rich flower color, this hydrangea is a fantastic addition to foundation beds, containers, and mixed borders, offering standout color and long-lasting performance in the landscape.
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How do I Water An Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea?
Watering your Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea correctly is essential to maintaining healthy growth and vibrant blooms. This reblooming hydrangea prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, especially during the first growing season while it establishes a strong root system. Water deeply 2–3 times per week, depending on weather conditions, making sure the root zone stays moist but not soggy. Early morning watering is ideal to allow moisture to absorb before the day’s heat sets in, and it also helps prevent fungal issues. During hot or dry periods, check the soil regularly, and increase watering if the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Mulching around the base with organic matter like shredded bark or compost helps retain moisture and reduce evaporation, a key step in supporting Summer Crush's heat tolerance. Hydrangeas in containers may need more frequent watering due to faster soil drying. With consistent hydration, your Summer Crush Hydrangea will reward you with lush foliage and continuous raspberry-red to purple blooms throughout the growing season.
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How do I Fertilize An Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea?
To fertilize your Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea effectively, start in early spring as new growth emerges. Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 or a fertilizer specifically formulated for flowering shrubs. Apply it around the base of the plant, avoiding direct contact with the stems to prevent burning. Fertilizing early in the season encourages strong root development and supports the production of vibrant raspberry-red to purple blooms on both old and new wood. If desired, you can apply a second light feeding in midsummer to promote extended blooming, especially in poor soils or heavy rainfall areas where nutrients may leach away. Avoid fertilizing after late summer, as it may encourage new growth that won’t harden off before winter. For gardeners wanting to adjust flower color, applying aluminum sulfate can enhance blue tones in more acidic soils, while lime helps intensify pink hues. With proper fertilization, Summer Crush Hydrangeas will reward you with bold, long-lasting color and lush foliage throughout the growing season.
How and When Should I Prune An Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea?
Pruning an Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea requires a gentle approach since this variety blooms on both old and new wood. To maintain its naturally compact shape and encourage healthy growth, prune lightly in early spring, just as new buds begin to swell. Carefully remove any dead, damaged, or weak stems by cutting them back to the base. Avoid heavy pruning, especially in late fall or winter, as this can remove flower buds that were set the previous year, reducing the number of early-season blooms. After the first flush of flowers in early to midsummer, you can deadhead spent blooms to promote reblooming. Snip the faded flowers just above a healthy set of leaves without cutting into the woody stems. If needed, you may shape the plant slightly after blooming, but avoid cutting it back too severely. By following these pruning tips, your Summer Crush Hydrangea will continue to produce vivid raspberry-red to purple blooms and maintain its dense, rounded habit—ideal for borders, containers, and foundation plantings.
