All Summer Beauty Bigleaf Hydrangea
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | All Summer Beauty Bigleaf Hydrangea |
Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla 'All Summer Beauty' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 3 to 4 ft |
Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Blue, Pink |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | June to September |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Insignificant |
Attributes | Reblooming |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Supplemental water of 1" per week is necessary for the first several years and during droughts. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize late spring or early summer. Options: composted manure, a slow-release or a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Do not feed after August. |
Prune Notes | Pruning is not necessary. Flowers always can be pruned back to a healthy pair of buds immediately afer flowering. Blooms form on both old and new wood. |