A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
We’ve gathered a list of some of our most rugged plants. They’re prepared to brave a range of elements, including a bit of occasional neglect.
Our most prolific and reliable blooming mophead hydrangea to date. Let’s Dance ¡Arriba!™ hydrangea is an H. macrophylla x H. serrata hybrid with large, dense mophead flowers. The rich flower color ranges from hot pink to purple to blue depending upon your soil pH, phosphorus and aluminum levels. The blooms age to an attractive mauve pink.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea x 'SMNHSC' PP#33,206, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Blue, Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
| Uses | Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Cut flower, Reblooming |
Pruning is generally not needed, but may be trimmed immediately after flowering. Flowers will take on purple tones in acidic soils with aluminum in them; pink flowers in basic soils.
