Let's Dance Can Do!® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Yes, Let's Dance Can Do! hydrangea is really pretty. It is a hydrangea, after all. But what really makes it special are qualities that aren't immediately apparent: this hydrangea sets more flower buds than any other hydrangea, and it sets them down the entire length of its stem. That means that even if the plant gets improperly pruned, or severely damaged by winter, there are still lower buds to produce flowers in summer. Few, if any, other hydrangeas have this unique characteristic! Let's Dance Can Do! hydrangea should be your first choice if you haven't been successful with other bigleaf hydrangeas. It truly is a wholly innovative and different hydrangea, thanks to our friends at Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.

What makes Let's Dance Can Do! different from other reblooming bigleaf hydrangeas?

• The ability to set flower buds along the entire length of its stem, helping to ensure beautiful, colorful blooms, even if conditions are less than ideal
• It doesn't merely survive in zone 4 - it actually can bloom there!
• Sets buds even at cool temperatures, creating a much longer display

Details:
Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMTB' PP32,548
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9
Height x width: 3-4' x 3'
Light: Full to part sun
Soil: Evenly moist but well-drained soils are best. A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended in all areas, all year round.
Pruning: Blooms on old and new wood; to get the most flowers, do not trim or cut back. However, any dead wood may be removed in early spring
Water: Average to high water needs. Though big leaf hydrangeas cannot grow in wet soils, they can become drought stressed readily and should be watered regularly. Plants in full sun and/or warmer climates will need more water than those in less sun and/or cooler areas. 
Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.
Bloom time: Midsummer through fall.
Bloom color: Flower color depends on soil pH; lacecap blooms are a clear, true pink in neutral to alkaline conditions and lavender in acidic conditions.
Uses: A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping, it also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers.