Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' USPP 32,514 - Let's Dance® Big Band® Hydrangea

Big Band Hydrangea is a dwarf fast-growing deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and serrated dark green leaves with no fall color.  Its mophead flowers bloom on both new and old wood with color that depends on the soil PH - acidic soils produce violet-blue flowers, while neutral or alkaline soils produce saturated pink flowers- and rebloom continuously through summer.  The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators.  Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. The Lets Dance series has an early rebloom, improved hardiness, and tightly compact habit. 

Type:	Shrub
Origins:	East Asia
Height:	2' - 2.5'
Spread:	2' - 2.5’
Spacing:	2.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Blue (acid), Pink (Alkane)
Season of Interest:	Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.   

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Deutzia, Dogwood, Hosta

IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Let's Dance® Big Band®

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.