Comments on: ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangea: Does it live up to the hype?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:56:45 +0000

Hi Pam, I’ve noticed that my Endless Summer (which was doing great in the spring) has slowed it’s blooms and isn’t as hardy as it was. I haven’t over fertilized….but it has been too cool here and wet. Maybe that is why. Good luck with yours.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:39:52 +0000

I believe that my Endless Summer has gotten over fertilized (acidic) and look like they are dying. Is there something I can do to save them?

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:46:03 +0000

We are in MN zone 4a and had a lot of trouble like many of the other commenters. The bushes were small and no blooms. We have 12 plants along the east side of the house with 2 in the south. The ones with the most shade are the largest, but even still we were getting no blooms. So, this year we tried something different, we put down a soaker hose and watered them like crazy, now we finally have blooms everywhere. Most plants have 6-8. Unfortunately they are all pink, we’re going to amend the acidity next season and see how it goes. My advice to everyone is to give them as much water as possible.

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:11:23 +0000

Yes, they will thrive in a mostly shaded area provided it is moist. They don't like it dry, and they do need some sun.

By: david

david — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:00:38 +0000

I have read comments ad nauseum. What I am looking for I can’t find. Please tell me if these will thrive in a mostly shaded area. Thanks much.

By: Ginnyb

Ginnyb — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:38:15 +0000

I live in northern Ohio. I have a gorgeous endless summer hydrangea, that has grown and bloomed perfectly for me for 3 seasons or more. I couldn’t be more pleased. Right now it is covered with beautiful, huge pink blooms and it is June 23rd. I love it!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:04:37 +0000

Thanks Kathy and bev for you suggestions. Im actually very good about checking my soil levels and they are perfect for this type of plant and it get tons of sun shinny weather. Its a major bummer!

By: Bev

Bev — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:14:47 +0000

No blooms is sure frustrating. Is it definitely getting enough sun? Perhaps there is a tree branch or shrub that could be trimmed back to let it bask a little longer each day. As Kathy suggested too, the fertilizer can be key. Not only to change the color to blue but mine are lots happier just with the extra fertilizer period. They do die back to the ground each year here in Nebraska but grow to about 31/2 feet tall each summer.

By: Kamie

Kamie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:46:49 +0000

Hi Bea,

I am interested in buying an Endless Summer; especially because it was my main wedding flower. I live in a zone 2b so I think I will need to keep it in a pot and haul it in for the winter. Does it have to be in an unheated place like a garage to go dormant for the winter or do you think I could store it in our heated breezeway that has a lot of windows?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:25:23 +0000

Bummer Bonnie! Have you checked the soil? Maybe the acid level isn’t where it should be. Sorry you aren’t able to enjoy your Endless Summer!