Summer Crush Hydrangea is a compact reblooming hydrangea with bold raspberry-red to neon-purple blooms, depending on soil pH. It’s part of the Endless Summer line and blooms on both old and new wood, which helps give it a longer bloom season than many older bigleaf hydrangeas. Its smaller size makes it a great choice for foundation beds, borders, containers, and smaller garden spaces. It does best with morning sun and afternoon shade, especially here in the South.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Hydrangea
Sun Exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade
Bloom Color: Raspberry Red, Pink, Purple
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer
Mature Height: 18–36 inches
Mature Width: 18–36 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist Well-Drained
Deer Resistance: Low
Care Level: Easy
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Pruning Time: After Flowering, Early Spring
Notes
Summer Crush Hydrangea is a reblooming bigleaf hydrangea, so it can bloom on both old and new wood. Avoid heavy pruning, especially in fall, because that can remove flower buds. In Southern gardens, it usually performs best with morning sun and protection from hot afternoon sun. Bloom color may shift depending on soil pH, with more purple tones in acidic soil and stronger raspberry-red or pink tones in less acidic soil. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather or when grown in containers.
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