Hydrangea, Summer Crush
Summer Crush Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Summer Crush'
Height: Typically 5–6 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for a balanced, mounded display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Summer Crush Hydrangea energizes your landscape with its effervescent, continuously blooming clusters. Its large, rounded flower heads burst forth in a lively, bright hue that gradually softens into inviting, pastel tones as the season progresses. With a naturally compact, mounded habit and rich, dark green foliage, this hydrangea creates a polished backdrop that perfectly showcases the evolving color of its blooms. Grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5), Summer Crush Hydrangea delivers an enduring, vibrant display from midsummer through early fall, making it an inspiring and low-maintenance addition to any landscape.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5)
- Watering: Provide deep, consistent watering during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and maintain stable soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering in early fall to maintain its natural, compact form
Summer Crush Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a continuous burst of vibrant blooms and refined textural elegance all season long.