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Let’s Dance® reblooming hydrangeas flower on both old and new wood, so they flower even after harsh winters or untimely pruning. If the early summer bloom is compromised by late freezes or a pruning mistake, the plants will flower again in late summer. This is a compact selection with a sturdy frame and abundant mophead flowers. The blooms are rich blue or pink, depending on soil.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMHMTAU' PP#27,035, CBR#5283 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Blue, Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 1-2' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
| Uses | Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Cut flower, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, Salt tolerant |
Pruning is generally not needed, but may be trimmed immediately after flowering. Flowers will be blue in acidic soils with aluminum in them; pink flowers in basic soils.
