Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Summer Crush hydrangea is a new addition to the Endless Summer Hydrangea lineup. This mophead hydrangea is sure to be one of the hottest hydrangeas on the markets. This bush has large raspberry-colored flowers held upright by strong stems.
The botanical name is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive' PPAF and is a cross between Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hot Red' & ‘PIIHM-II’ . This hydrangea will bloom on new & old wood. It's a compact hydrangea blooms all summer long. The large, 3.5”-5” blooms are pink or purple, depending on soil pH. Dark green foliage takes on a burgundy-red color in the fall.
Endless Summer Summer Crush Hydrangea Care
For zones 4 and 5, plant this hydrangea in a sheltered location and mulch during the winter. Plant in well-drained, moist soil. Prune out winter-damaged stems in late winter or early spring. Fertilize in early spring with an acidic fertilizer if blue blooms are desired. This shrub is deal as an accent plant or part of a mixed border.
Endless Summer Summer Crush Hydrangea Spacing
Plant 3 to 5 feet apart for foundation or shrub borders.
Endless Summer® Summer Crush Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1.5-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1.5-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Raspberry Red to Neon Purple/Blue
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Glossy Deep Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Endless Summer® Summer Crush™ Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive' PPAF
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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