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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

LET’S DANCE LOVABLE®

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

'SMNHMTB'

PP#35,317; CBRAF

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A close up of the hot pink blooms of Let's Dance Lovable.

Let's Dance Lovable in the landscape showing its habit.

Royal purple blooms of Let's Dance Lovable.

The burgundy autumn foliage of Let's Dance Lovable.

A close up of the purple blooms of Let's Dance Lovable.

Reblooming
Compact
Vibrant color

Description: Deeply pigmented, vivid flower colors set this rebloomer apart from the crowd. It's a strong and reliable Let's Dance rebloomer that can produce hot pink or royal purple flowers. You'll also appreciate the dark glossy foliage that turns burgundy in autumn. Developed here at Spring Meadow by Megan Mathey.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 3 - 4'
Width: 3 - 4'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink, Purple
Foliage Color: Green, Red
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Moist but well drained soils are best. Bigleaf hydrangeas may wilt in dry soils but also cannot take soggy conditions for any period of time. Tolerant of a range of soil pH levels, however, soil pH will influence flower color.

Pruning

Avoid pruning bigleaf hydrangeas, except to remove any dead wood. These hydrangeas cannot be cut back or trimmed at any time of the year without impacting the bloom for either the current season or the next.

Uses

Bigleaf hydrangeas are classic choices for flower gardens, cottage gardens, and seaside plantings. They also make a showy addition to foundation plantings and can be used for low hedges or edging.

Growing Tips

Bigleaf hydrangeas benefit from a good layer of shredded bark mulch and afternoon shade, particularly in hotter climates. Apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs (like a rose fertilizer) if leaves start to yellow.