All Summer Beauty is covered with big, bold blooms of deep blue
(in acid soil) or soft pink (in alkaline soil) from midsummer until frost.
Best of all, you get fabulous flowers every year because blooms form
on the current season’s growth — not just on that of the previous year.
Harsh winters or late-spring frosts are not a problem These handsome
plants grow 3-5' tall with a similar spread — just right for mixed
borders, foundation plantings or a low-growing hedge. Hydrangea
macrophylla ‘All Summer Beauty’
Foliage Type: Rounded, dark green leaves with coarsely toothed edges.
Flower Form: Nearly spherical flower heads of numerous sterile flowers.
Flower Color: Blue in acid soil, pink in alkaline soil.
Flowering Date: Begins mid summer.
Planting Requirements: Best in morning sunlight and afternoon shade.
Soil Requirements: Well drained, moist soil is preferred. Flower color will change if soil is treated.
Growth Rate: Fast
Unique Characteristics: Large, bold flower heads. High flower count and long bloom period. Enjoy a deep sky blue in acidic soil or soft pink in more alkaline soil. Very hardy, great for more northern gardens because this variety flowers off the current season's growth where other 'mophead' varieties have flower buds form on previous year's growth. Harsh winters are not a problem for flower production. High flower count and long bloom period are its key points.
Pruning: To shape.
Time of Pruning: After flowering.
Additional Information: Add aluminum sulfate to your alkaline soil to achieve blue blooms (pH about 5.5). For pink blooms add lime to acid soils to raise the pH to 6.5 to 7.5 range.
