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Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea

Proven Winners

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$31.49
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2.5 Feet
  • Mature Width 2.5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5-9

Hydrangeas offer a uniquely bold presence in the summer border, but beautiful as they are, older varieties can span six feet, making them hard to fit in, or a pruning conundrum that doesn’t end well. Let’s Dance Big Band is here to change all of that and it’s ready to party. This reblooming usually pink beauty comes in at only 30 inches tall and wide. It’s also unusually sun-tolerant for a “mophead” variety, blooming just as bodaciously in full sun (minimum six hours a day) to part sun (four to six hours). This variety stands out for extra winter-cold tolerance, and will bloom until frost. Pruning is not required, but blooming on new and old wood makes pruning nearly goof-proof. This IS the hydrangea you’ve been looking for!

This Hydrangea macrophylla hybrid makes a compact mound, making it ideal for smaller spaces, a show-stopping low hedge, or even a focal point container. Like other pink hydrangeas, it will offer up different tones of flowers according to the soil it's planted in. In soil with a neutral to basic pH, blossoms will be rosy pink, sometimes with a tiny, striking, indigo eye at the center. The more acidic the soil leans, the more the blue pigment will show, creating gorgeous violet and mulberry hues. Adding another level of interest, Let’s Dance Big Band is a great cut flower, both in the vase and later dried for wreaths and all kinds of fall creations.

Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea Care

Hydrangea means “water vessel” in Greek, and accordingly, this species prefers moist but well-drained soil; constantly wet conditions are not good. It can take some salt spray, which has made them a classic for coastal gardens. Let’s Dance Big Band is hardy from zones 5 through 9, making it welcome from Chicago to California. Because of its ability to bloom on both old and new growth, or wood, pruning at any time will sacrifice a few flowers, so it’s really not needed except for removing any completely dead branches after leaf-bud in spring. Unlike once-blooming varieties, however, even if your well-meaning significant other hard-prunes it, he or she won’t cancel a year’s worth of flowers. To ensure consistent rebloom, regular fertilizing is recommended through July. After July, it can interfere with the plant going dormant for winter, which could lead to some winter damage. Applying granular rose fertilizer in early spring once the ground has thawed, and again in late spring, is recommended.

The sweet spot for the soil pH is 7.0 or higher (neutral to basic) for true, saturated pink flowers. Blue tones, edging toward violet and purple, require an acidic pH of at least 6.5 and the presence of aluminum in the soil. If you wish to change the flower color, test your soil first before applying any additives to prevent contaminating your soil.

Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea Spacing

You’ll want to allow a spacing of at least 30” so you never have to prune this easy-care rebloomer.

Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Plant Type: Shrub
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 2.5 Feet
Mature Width: 2.5 Feet
Plant Spacing: 30 Inches
Growth Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Blue, Pink, Purple
Flower Shade: Rich Violet-Purple, Pink
Seasonal Interest: Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Tolerates: Salt
Features: Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Reblooming
Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Landscape Specimen or Focal Point
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' USPP 32,514, Can PBRAF

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SKU:
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Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

5 Reviews - Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea Show Reviews

  • 5
    Beautiful!

    Posted by Kelly Barnhart on Jun 29, 2023

    They are already blooming for me and this is my first time planting hydrangeas. Love the color!

  • 5
    Great plant

    Posted by Tori Peterson on Jun 21, 2022

    The plant came in great shape considering it was tossed around during shipment with dirt everywhere. The plant is thriving and can’t wait for flowers to bloom. The highlight is how well the company responded to questions and needs. Plus they ship the correct order unlike another company I recently used. Defiantly use this company for flower/plant orders.

  • 5
    Great company to work...

    Posted by Tori Peterson on Jun 21, 2022

    The plant came in great shape considering it was tossed around during shipment with dirt everywhere. The plant is thriving and can’t wait for flowers to bloom. The highlight is how well the company responded to questions and needs. Plus they ship the correct order unlike another company I recently used. Defiantly use this company for flower/plant orders.

  • 5
    Let’s Dance...

    Posted by Lorraine Janis Ellis on May 26, 2021

    Beautiful plant . Packaged well. Heathy and a good size. I am very pleased.

  • 3
    Too early for a satisfaction survey!

    Posted by Robert McGrain on May 18, 2021

    I am usually amenable to completing satisfaction surveys, but it's rather meaningless to do so for a plant that has only been in the ground for 8 days. It arrived healthy-looking approx. 10 days after I had expected it. So, maybe your records also indicate that the plant should have been in the ground for close to 3 weeks by now? But, other than that - how could I, or anyone else, provide any meaningful feedback. Perhaps I will know in a month or so.