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Endless Summer Hydrangeas – The Reblooming Hydrangea

May 12, 2017  Garden | Uncategorized

How to Plant Endless Summer Hydrangeas - this showstopper re-blooms spring through fall and it's a garden showstopper! kellyelko.com

To know me is to know I love hydrangeas.

But for the last few years, my hydrangeas have not bloomed because the first year my husband let a “landscaper” prune my hydrangeas (I actually cried) at the wrong time of year and the other years spring frosts killed the buds.

So every year, I cross my fingers and promise the universe that I’ll be a (relatively) good girl if my hydrangeas finally bloom.  So far, my pleas have fallen on deaf ears so I’m taking matters into my own hands and I’m planting Endless Summer® Hydrangeas. These babies bloom on old and new wood which means that even if mother nature wreaks havoc with spring frosts, they should still bloom.

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Just look for the hydrangeas in the bright blue pots! Endless Summer® Hydrangeas come in four varieties and I fell in love with BloomStruck® and can’t wait for them to give me tons of gorgeous blooms.

Buy plants here – 1 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas / 3 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas

Endless Summer Hydrangeas bloom from spring through fall and are the perfect addition around a deck for a burst of color kellyelko.com

What sets these hydrangeas apart is that they rebloom from spring through fall unlike other hydrangeas that only bloom once or twice (or sometimes never in my case)!

Endless Summer Hydrangeas come in the bright blue pot - there are four varieties but which one is right for you kellyelko.com

My family enters and exits through our back door so we walk by this little garden bed right next to our back deck many times a day. It was in desperate need of some color and personality.

Here is the before and after (I removed a sad lilac that wasn’t looking good). Don’t be afraid to move things around your garden if they aren’t performing well.

Before and after deck landscaping - Endless Summer hydrangeas are the perfect choice for a pop of color from spring through fall kellyelko.com

No guesswork since everything you need to know about planting your new hydrangea is right on the tag.

Endless Summer Hydrangeas - everything you need to know to plant and get gorgeous blooms is written right on the tags kellyelko.com

Endless Summer® Hydrangea Planting and Care Tips

Where to Plant

Morning sun and afternoon partial shade is best but the farther south you live, the less sun these plants can handle.

Buy plants here – 1 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas / 3 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas

How to Plant

Dig a hole as deep as the pot and about 1 1/2 the width of the pot.
If roots are tightly packed, loosen them with your fingers.
Add a slow release fertilizer to the hole.
Place hydrangea in hole making sure the place where the stem meets the top of the dirt is even with the ground (not above or below).
Add quality planting mix around the plant and pack tightly.
Add mulch.

Water

Hydra means water and your hydrangeas need it so make sure to do this every day especially during intense summer heat.

You may notice your blooms wilt in the afternoon sun but they should spring back once it cools down.

When to Prune

Although these hydrangeas bloom on both old and new wood, it’s best to prune in the fall to ensure you get the maximum amount of blooms. Read my tips on When to Prune Hydrangeas here.

Planting in Containers

Why should the garden beds get all the fun? I decided to try something new and added another Bloomstruck® Hydrangea to a pot on my patio. Make sure to use good potting soil and add a slow release fertilizer when planting.

A few trailing flowers add interest and I love adding something unexpected like this seashell to my pots.

Don’t miss – More of my Endless Summer Hydrangea Planting and Care Tips HERE

Endless Summer Hydrangeas are perfect for container gardening - add some trailing flowers for more interest kellyelko.com

The flowers are just beginning to blossom giving me a hint at the color that awaits.

Endless Summer Hydrangea buds kellyelko.com

I get tons of questions about hydrangea care and I love that you can take the guesswork out of how to care for your Endless Summer® Hydrangeas by texting ENDLESSSUMMER to 73095. They will send care tips throughout the season (don’t worry, they won’t use your info for marketing purposes).

If you need me, I’ll be on my patio enjoying my new plants and an ice cold margarita.

Want to know more about hydrangeas …

Endless Summer Planting and Care Tips

Endless Summer Hydrangea Planting and Care Tips kellyelko.com

When to Prune Hydrangeas so they Bloom

Learn when to prune hydrangeas so they bloom kellyelko.com

Winter Kill Hydrangea Tips

Winter kill hydrangea tips kellyelko.com

Endless Summer Hydrangeas - blooms from spring through fall

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  1. Cassie Bustamante

    May 12, 2017 at 7:32 am

    so beautiful, and i kinda want to belt out richard marx endless summer nights when i see them.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Let’s do a karaoke duet

      Reply
  2. Lisa Kissner Cooper

    May 12, 2017 at 7:35 am

    The Endless Summer Hydrangeas are beautiful! I am hoping my son and husband will give me some for Mother’s Day.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 7:49 am

      Maybe you should forward this to them as a subtle hint!! Happy Mother’s Day Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Linda James

    May 12, 2017 at 7:35 am

    The quintessential summer flower!???

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 7:49 am

      I agree Linda!

      Reply
  4. Calypso in the Country

    May 12, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I love them too but have never grown them in my yard. We get a lot of deer so I wonder how they would be around here. Enjoy your weekend!
    Shelley

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 8:32 am

      Have you tried human hair clippings around the base of the hydrangea or moth balls inside pantyhose and hung inside the plant? Sounds weird but you may want to give it a try and if you do let me know how it works!

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    • Esther

      May 12, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      We have an urban deer population too and they’ve eaten my Holly bushes, Hostas, Tulips, and more, but they never touched my Hydrangea.

      Reply
      • Kelly Elko

        May 13, 2017 at 10:19 am

        That is good to know and you have the politest deer in the world!

        Reply
  5. Kelly

    May 12, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Landscaper cut mine also and waiting for them to come back! Took a family trip to LBI and everyone seemed to have these bright red pink hydrangeas I’m so curious what they are . Lived them

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Oh landscapers – you need to stay far away from our hydrangeas!

      Reply
  6. Alison S

    May 12, 2017 at 8:07 am

    I planted some endless summer hydrangeas this year. I can’t wait for them to bloom!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 8:29 am

      I can’t wait either and then I can’t wait to clip some and bring them inside!

      Reply
  7. Ann Burke

    May 12, 2017 at 8:10 am

    So helpful the post on hydranias
    Loved them since my childhood garden
    And struggle with them on my rooftop NYC townhouse
    Will try “endless”
    Tks
    Ann Burke,LCSWR

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Have you tried moving them? Morning sun is better than the blaring afternoon heat.

      Reply
  8. Heidi @cloverlycottage

    May 12, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Hydrangeas are my favorite summer bloom too!!! I absolutely LOVE the idea of planting one in a pot and I think I’m going to give that a try this summer. We have several bushes planted in the front of our home, but I’d love to plant some in the backyard. I just need to find a type that enjoys getting all-day sunshine.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Thanks Heidi – this just might be my favorite patio container I’ve ever done! As far as sun loving hydrangeas, you can read my post for ones that I love: http://www.kellyelko.com/2015/08/limelight-hydrangea-growing-tips/

      Reply
  9. Sandi Duncan

    May 12, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Thank you for sharing this information. I have been looking for a hydrangea that could provide lots of blooms and not require a lot of care! Very helpful post.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:44 am

      My pleasure Sandi and enjoy them!

      Reply
  10. Mimi Matthews

    May 12, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Oh my gosh I HAVE to get some of these!! Thanks for the post.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:44 am

      They are awesome – I’ll show them when they’re in full bloom!

      Reply
  11. Betsy Mastrocola

    May 12, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I’m having a new flower bed installed next week with 3 hydrangea bushes. I’ll make sure to ask for the endless summer collection. Thanks for the post!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:43 am

      How exciting Betsy and enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. Mary

    May 12, 2017 at 10:18 am

    Hi Kelly,
    I think I am going to do the same thing, my hydrangeas have not bloomed in 3 years so out they go!
    I am also going to try the Endless Summer variety!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:42 am

      Good luck Mary!

      Reply
  13. Leslie Montero

    May 12, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Endless Summer is a great name for a line of robust plants! Hydrangeas are definitely one of my summer favorites and I especially love the arrangement you made in the pot :).

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Leslie – I can’t wait until they fully bloom!

      Reply
  14. Sally Rogerson

    May 12, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Love the idea of a hydrangea in a barrel on the deck. Might have to do this!

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  15. Avey

    May 12, 2017 at 10:49 am

    So happy you posted this! When we moved to our new home I purchased 5 of the endless Summer hydrangeas … it was the best move on my part. They truly do bloom all summer and have tripled in size over the last several years . I prefer a blue flower as opposed to the pink, and use a special fertilizer that changes their color. They are magical and bring me the most joy of anything in my garden . My favorite flower of all time ?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:51 am

      That’s amazing Avey – I can’t wait to see how mine grow over the years!

      Reply
  16. Sally Rogerson

    May 12, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Love the idea of a hydrangea on the deck in a barrel. I think I will do this!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 12, 2017 at 10:51 am

      It’s such a nice change from typical annuals Sally!

      Reply
  17. CGinAZ

    May 12, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Beautiful Endless Summer hydrangeas. We’ve already had a 108 degree day here in Phoenix this month. So, needless to say my favorite flower in the world will not survive here. Try as I might, it’s just not going to happen. I will enjoy yours vicariously.

    Reply
  18. Esther

    May 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I love Hydrangeas and we just moved 1 year ago to a house across the street from our old house. I am starting over on a property with no Hydrangeas but my daughter just gave me one for Mothers Day!
    (I had 13 at my house across the street) I would love to be entered into your contest!

    Reply
  19. Barb Slikkers

    May 12, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    I love hydrangeas as well. I have had good luck with the Lace Cap and also the Endless Summer. The Lace Cap can grow very large…so beware. But they are delightful and always bring a smile to my face. Good luck this year. Looks like u are off to a good start.

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Thanks Barb – I have tons of hydrangeas but the cold springs have made them not bloom for years so I’m glad to get blooms from these!

      Reply
  20. Mary L Hunt

    May 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Hydrangeas are one of my loves too. I would love to fill my yard with them, but it gets too hot. I don’t have and Endless Bloomer. Would love to try one (or lots).

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:15 am

      I hope it works out for you Mary!

      Reply
  21. Marlene Stephenson

    May 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    They look pretty right now, i think. It’s always fun to watch flowers open up a little at a time. Thanks Kelly and Happy Mothers Day to you.

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:14 am

      The happiest of Mother’s Days to you too Marlene!

      Reply
  22. Becky

    May 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    They look beautiful! I love your yard with all your vintage finds! I can’t wait to see more of your yard this summer!
    I looked forever to find an Igloo cooler. I’m so excited to have in my yard this summer. ?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:14 am

      I love my igloo – it’s holding wood for the fire pit now!

      Reply
  23. Melissa Elderkin

    May 12, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Just in time for Mother’s Day. Simply wonderfully made.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:14 am

      The perfect Mother’s day gift!

      Reply
  24. Melanie Eliacin

    May 12, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    I am crossing my fingers that my hydrangeas bloom this year, too!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

      I’ll cross mine for you too!

      Reply
  25. Patti

    May 13, 2017 at 7:30 am

    Ooh I will have to try these!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Enjoy them Patti!

      Reply
  26. Maureen Schoenberger

    May 13, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Wow! I’m going to have to check these out for my area! I have had the same problem with my hydrangeas! I haven’t seen blooms in years! Thanks for the info!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Good luck Maureen – we all deserve hydrangeas!

      Reply
  27. Amy

    May 15, 2017 at 10:06 am

    I also love hydrangeas and have not had a lot of luck with mine. I just planted endless summer next to my house! I’m hoping they do well in my acidic soil (as that’s their preference).

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 16, 2017 at 8:56 am

      Fingers crossed Amy!

      Reply
  28. Jamala

    May 16, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I planted an endless summer bush a couple years ago and it hasn’t failed me (yet) so i feel your happiness..i love it..

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  29. Kathy Christoff-Vrba

    May 16, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I would love to win a plant 🙂

    Reply
  30. Doris Ahmadi

    May 16, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Where can I buy the endless summer hydrangea?

    Reply
    • Sandra

      May 18, 2017 at 8:23 am

      I do love Hydrangeas but never much success in hot Texas climate. Do they come in different colors? And where can they be bought?
      Thanks!

      Reply
  31. laura janning

    May 17, 2017 at 7:42 am

    bloom baby bloom

    Reply
    • Christina Ewing

      May 18, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Where do I find these

      Reply
  32. Angie

    May 18, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Those are BEAUTIFUL ♥️♥️I really need some in my front yard♥️♥️ Thank you for posting♥️♥️

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  33. Janet Carter

    May 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Oh my ! Hydrangeas are one I have always loved but have never owned! A friend of mine used to change their flower color by fertilizing them. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win them!!

    Reply
  34. Kellette

    May 18, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Love plants that bloom all through the spring and summer.

    Reply
  35. Toni

    May 19, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Oh i must find. How big do they get?. And can they be found at lowes?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Yes, Lowe’s sells them and these get around 4-5 feet wide x 3-4 feet high.

      Reply
  36. Annie

    May 20, 2017 at 7:55 am

    I love the Endless Summer Hydrangeas and have 5 along my back sunporch. We get some strong sun during the summer so I soaker hose around the root line covered with mulch is a big help! Enjoyed the post 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Yes, they definitely need lots of water on hot summer days

      Reply
  37. Marilyn tillotson

    May 20, 2017 at 9:30 am

    So glad I came across your information. I am late to appreciate hydrangeas but my enthusiasm is exploding. My first hydrangea(l) (angel) I saved from a Walmart mostly dead half price rack. I learned to love these beauties as this ‘mostly dead’ struggling hydrangea came back to life and praised my efforts with georgeous blooms. (I’m all for the little struggling plants everyone else tosses)
    But I’ve a question for you…I’ve read of putting coffee grounds around the base of my plants but I don’t know how much and should I mix them with something else and how often.
    One site on internet says they are acidic,another says alkaline. Can you give me an experienced opinion?

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      I’ve never used coffee grounds Marilyn so I can’t offer any tips on that.

      Reply
  38. LauraM

    May 20, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    Where can you buy them?

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      You can type in your zip code at the top of their site to find retailers near you Laura: http://www.endlesssummerblooms.com/

      Reply
  39. Della

    May 21, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    I too love hydrangeas! Hope these that I planted do well.

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Fingers crossed Della!

      Reply
  40. Donna Temple

    May 21, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I just bought two blushing bride Endless Summer hydrangeas. Reading your post was timely. Can’t wait to see how they do. I did sign up for the text alerts too!

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 21, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Fingers crossed for tons of blooms!

      Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      June 5, 2017 at 12:25 am

      Hi Donna – you won the Endless Summer Hydrangea giveaway (garden gloves and garden tool set/tote)! Please email me at [email protected] with your full name and address so I can make sure the company ships your prize!

      Reply
  41. Terri Smith

    May 21, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    I would love to try these! I’ve never been able to get mine to bloom! These are so beautiful!!!

    Reply
  42. Donna

    May 22, 2017 at 1:38 am

    Love the hydrangeas and am going to try them myself. I also love the color of deck stain in the pictures shown. Would you mind sharing the type and color you used. I am preparing to stain our deck and pergola. I would very much appreciate your help.
    Thank you.

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  43. Constance Forcey

    May 22, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Loved my Endless Summer for several years, then they stopped blooming. Don’t know what to do to get them to bloom again.

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  44. LuAnn Brown

    May 22, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Beautiful! Because I rent, I would plant in containers. I do this to so I can move around.

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  45. Ellen Richardson

    May 22, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    How do you protect feom deer? Thank you. Ellen

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  46. Patty Pierce

    May 22, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I have 2 Endless summer hydrageas. The first year was great and since then, no blooms. They are healthy and growing, but last year there were no blooms and this year it looks bloom less again. I water and feed regularly and I want my beautiful blooms. I never prune severely. What’ my problem? So sad.

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  47. Roxanna Wilson

    May 22, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Those are beautiful! I’d love to win one! I’ve never heard of that kind before!

    Reply
  48. Donna

    May 23, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Where can you buy the endless hydrangeas?

    Reply
  49. Tammie wituszynski

    May 23, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  50. Pat

    May 23, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Love hydrangea! I have several but no rebloomers! Would love to have some!

    Reply
  51. Rhinda

    May 23, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    I love hydrangeas, so I will look for this in the blue planter. I have not seen these before but would love to have a longer blooming season. Pretty neat.

    Reply
  52. edna williams

    May 23, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    These are very beautiful. I have never heard of this type. You have provided some good tips. I’m going to try this.

    Reply
  53. Sabra Beane

    May 24, 2017 at 8:16 am

    I’m interested in getting more information… I love hydrangeas… would love to have one that blooms for a longer period of time

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Definitely check out Endless Summer Sabra

      Reply
  54. Penny McIntyre

    May 24, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Just planted can’t wait for the glorious blooms.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 24, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      Mine are starting to burst with color Penny – can’t wait until the whole thing is in bloom!

      Reply
  55. Elaine w

    May 24, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Thank you.love those flowers.I will be planning me some.beautiful.

    Reply
  56. S. Israel

    May 24, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    What kind of plant are the 3 light green plants in front of the hydrangeas.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 10:39 am

      They are Artemisia

      Reply
  57. Anita Mahaffey

    May 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    I just purchased the endless hydrangea. I am so excited for it to bloom!. What would make me ecstatic would be it would bloom a Boston terrier like yours!?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 25, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Sushi is flattered and sends kisses!

      Reply
  58. Joyce Carver

    May 25, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    These are beautiful. I am going to try planting in my back yard as the sun isn’t as hard there. I live in Alabama and our summers can be brutal.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Good luck Joyce!

      Reply
  59. Peggy Zalesky

    May 26, 2017 at 10:54 am

    I have had many of the same problems you have had with getting my hydrangeas to bloom! I have several and added two Bloomstruck one last year and one the year before. So I am anxiously waiting to see what they will do this year! Thanks for the tips! Very helpful?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Hope you get tons of blooms Peggy!

      Reply
  60. kim ezman

    May 27, 2017 at 8:04 am

    My husband tok the clippers to my hydrangea too. I’m hoping they bloom this year. I enjoyed your post.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Encourage your hubby to stay out of the garden!!! Hope you get blooms this year Kim

      Reply
  61. TidyMom

    May 27, 2017 at 9:01 am

    i just signed up for the text tips!! I had our front landscaping re-done last year, and they planted 3 Endless Summer Hydrangeas – but I’m afraid it’s not a good spot for them, and I’m really disappointed (in the landscaper, not the plants). I’m in St. Louis, and I don’t see a single bloom yet this year, and I’m pretty sure mine get too much afternoon sun, especially in the heart of the summer! I’m going to try to get out to a nursery this weekend to talk to them and get some fertilizer.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 10:33 am

      They prefer morning sun and dappled afternoon shade – full afternoon sun is probably way too strong.

      Reply
  62. Zan Welch

    May 27, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    Could you show us how to prune hydrangas

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 27, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      I wrote a post all about when to prune hydrangeas so they bloom: http://www.kellyelko.com/2014/07/when-to-prune-hydrangeas/

      Reply
  63. Dione Savage

    May 28, 2017 at 10:14 am

    We have lived in our home for 10 years and I have yet to find the right blooms for my flower bed out front that would make my neighbors pause and admire.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 28, 2017 at 11:46 am

      The struggle is real!

      Reply
  64. Charlotte

    May 28, 2017 at 11:04 am

    How do you know if you have a reblooming one that has been planted in your yard for 10 years?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 28, 2017 at 11:46 am

      I would take a clipping and a photo to a local garden center to see if they can help identify the type of hyrangea

      Reply
  65. Kim ayres

    May 29, 2017 at 10:05 am

    I was actually very glad to come across this post this morning. I have tried for over 10 years to have success with hydrangeas. I bought a set of the inless summers hydrangeas this year-and was glad to be able to read how to take care of them so hopefully this year I will get the most out of my blooms. My husband just passed away with stage 4 cancer and I have not been able to do garden work for years. Hopefully he is up above watching over and helping me to take care of these.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 29, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      Oh I’m so sorry Kim – my dad had stage 4 cancer too and passed away a little over 2 years ago. Maybe they are both looking down on us together praying we get blooms!

      Reply
  66. Christine S

    May 29, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    This happened to our hydrangeas as well. I have been waiting to see if anything came from the ugly old wood but it doesn’t look like. Is there a way to cover them up to protect them this winter so this doesn’t happen again? I don’t have any Endless Summer but am definitely interested in a long blooming hydrangeas.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 29, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      Sorry this happened Christine. There are ways to try and protect them – cover them with leaves but if the bushes are huge, it’s going to take alot of leaves!

      Reply
    • Ashley

      May 30, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      The most important thing is to protect them once they’ve got buds on them. Mainly that means you worry about late frosts. Any time there is a late frost in the forecast, I put old blankets and towels on my hydrangeas. Looks silly but it works.

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      • Kelly Elko

        May 30, 2017 at 8:48 pm

        Whatever works!!!

        Reply
  67. Eileen

    May 30, 2017 at 8:19 am

    My endless summer did suffer winter damage here in New Brunswick but your tips will help greatly in care of it now. Thanks

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      So glad to hep Eileen!

      Reply
  68. Edna

    May 31, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Hi Kelly, I just have to tell you that you’re Boston Terrier is so stinkin’ cute!!! I love my Endless Summer Hydrangea plant, but I loved my Boston Terrier even more. Lost him over 40 years ago, but fond memories remain. Enjoy your summer and thanks for your information.

    Reply
  69. Rachael

    June 3, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I love Hydrangeas!! I work for Easy to Grow Bulbs and I am usually the first in line when they come in. I seem to water them way to much as most novice gardeners do lol. I totally am going to look for these. Just dont tell the boss lol.

    Reply
  70. Josianne bonnici

    June 10, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I adore Hydrangea ❤️❤️

    Reply
  71. Jeanne

    July 5, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Kelly I don’t know if I have endless bloom or not but my plants are blooming. What’s the deal with cutting a few for the house ? I try to just take a couple that are near the bottom or otherwise on the fringe of the plant. Will they only come back if I have endless bloom?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      July 6, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Jeanne – I cut my hydrangeas during the summer to bring inside. Just make sure not to cut too much of the branch (slightly longer than you want your stems) and cut above a leaf node. Make sure you cut only the flowers that are fully bloomed (once cut, they won’t continue to bloom). Enjoy them!

      Reply
  72. Becky Mayville

    July 27, 2017 at 9:36 am

    HI Kelly your hydrangea look beautiful, I had one that did not flower last year and got this fertilizer called holly tone from Walmart, you put it in the soil around your plant only in the spring and fall. This year all my hydrangeas bloomed and now I get pink and blue flowers, before using the holly tone I would only get pink flowers. You may already know about this fertilizer, but just thought I would share.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      July 31, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks Becky – I use Hollytone and love it! Glad you got your blue flowers!

      Reply
  73. Libby

    August 4, 2017 at 9:46 am

    I just bought an endless hydrangea. Wish me luck.

    Reply
  74. Bilinda Ewing

    August 24, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    My grandmother had beautiful big hydrangeas all along the side of her house. She had blues & pinks. I think she told me that it was the fertilizer that determined the color. Is that true? I would love to find out how to purchase some plants (for containers). Thank u so much

    Reply
  75. Velda

    November 11, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    My new home has a hydranga that needs to be moved. When is the best time to do it. What special care etc does it need after the move.

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  76. Victoria

    June 9, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    I LOVE Hrydrangeas too! I just bought the original Endless Summer on clearance. I can’t wait to plant mine near some cedar trees in my backyard. They should turn blue I thinking bc the soil is acidic. Enjoy
    Victoria

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    • Kelly Elko

      June 10, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      I hope you get tons of blooms!

      Reply
  77. Leisha Lewis

    June 30, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Still a little confused the dead looking sticks that stick out I cut them when? I have endless summer. Also what can I do to get them to bloom again? They bloomed 3 to 4 years beautiful than about the last 5 they stopped beautiful leaves great big in size no flowers.

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    • Kelly Elko

      July 5, 2019 at 11:22 am

      You don’t need to cut those dead sticks but you can cut them anytime since they are dead. Sometimes spring frosts after the buds have formed mean we have less blooms.

      Reply
  78. Bliss

    August 21, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    Well I just read all your hydrangea posts, and I guess I need to talk to the universe or ask Sushi to pose by my bushes. I’m thinking Brawn mistook the old wood for dead even though he told me he did not. More discussions will take place with him.

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    • Kelly Elko

      August 27, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Blame Brawn – I do!

      Reply
  79. Bliss

    August 21, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    P.S. the hydrangeas are in the same area as my two peonies and those do great. This year I also have a Dahlia garden that looks to be amazing. My lilies and wild roses also do nice, I’m just a hydrangea failure!

    Reply

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