With Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer the Original', you get classic bigleaf hydrangea mophead flowers with the added benefit of repeat bloom. As a Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer® the Original', it can flower on both old and new wood, helping you enjoy color beyond the short window typical of many mophead hydrangeas.
Flower color shifts with soil chemistry, so you can see deeper blue tones in more acidic soil and pink tones in more alkaline soil. The rounded flower clusters are excellent for fresh-cut arrangements, and the plant forms a full, leafy mound that works well in foundation plantings, mixed borders, and large containers.
For best performance, place it where it receives morning sun with afternoon shade or dappled light, especially in warmer climates. Keep the soil evenly moist and rich in organic matter, and mulch to help moderate moisture and temperature. Provide good air circulation and consistent watering during hot, dry stretches to reduce stress and keep foliage looking its best.
Pruning is usually light: remove only dead wood and shape as needed, and avoid heavy pruning that can reduce early-season bloom. In colder areas, protect buds with winter mulch and choose a sheltered site to help the plant come back strong each spring.