| Hydrangea serrata 'SMNHSI' |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
One look at Let's Dance Cancan hydrangea tells you it's beautiful - but there's more to this innovative new hydrangea than that. It has the unique ability to create flower buds along the entire length of the stem instead of only at the top like other big-leaf hydrangeas. That means that even if winter does its worst and kills back a portion of the plant, there will still be flower buds to open in early summer. Let's Dance Cancan also reblooms quicker than others: in other words, you won't have to wait until fall to see the new flowers. And about those flowers! They are lacecaps, but the size and quantity of the showy sterile florets obscures the tiny fertile florets. Flowers are a luscious strawberry pink in neutral/alkaline soils and a lovely lavender in acidic ones.
Top reasons to grow Wee Bit Giddy Hydrangea:
- Unique ability to create flower buds on entire length of stem, not just at the top
- Fastest to rebloom for a longer season of fab flowers
- Elegant lacecap flowers with outstanding color
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Common Name: Lacecap Hydrangea, Reblooming Hydrangea, Mountain Hydrangea
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| More About Let's Dance Cancan™ Hydrangea |
| Height: 48 inches |
Spread: 36 inches |
Flower Colour: Blue / Pink / Purple Shades |
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Soil and exposure: Big-leaf hydrangeas should be planted in moist but well-drained soil - they cannot tolerate wet conditions. It's a good idea to have a 2-3" layer of mulch in all climates. Plant with at least some sun each day; the hotter your climate, the more shade the plant can withstand. Pruning: big-leaf hydrangeas cannot be pruned at any point in the year without negatively impacting the flowering. As such, it's best to avoid pruning this type of hydrangea altogether. If portions of the plant were damaged from winter weather, they can be removed in spring when it is clear where the new growth is emerging. |
