Summer Crush Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive'
Bailey Nurseries
Endless Summer Series
An absolute breakthrough for this much-desired species, this spectacular summer-bloomer is very hardy, and produces large, intensely colored raspberry red or neon purple globe-shaped flowers; a compact growing selection with dark green glossy leaves
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Summer Crush Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years., Summer Crush Hydrangea will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate
but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is not particular as to soil type, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 3'Hx3'W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are ruby
Flowers from early summer to early fall
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil