Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Flowering, Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 6a to 11b |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Watering Needs | High |
| Preferred Soil | Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Blooms In | Fall, Summer |
| Flower Color | Purple, Red, Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pet Safety | Toxic to pets |
| Suitable Space | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Hydrangea |
| Botanical Name | |
| Species | |
| Cultivar | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida, Cornales |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Colorful Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea!
- Awesome, Intense Color
- Versatile Raspberry Red Blooms
- Early Spring Purple Flowers
- Reblooms Through Fall
- Stays Tidy and Naturally Compact
- Rich Green Foliage
- Give Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Location for Best Results
Are you in the mood for fun this summer? Want to dazzle guests, family, friends, and neighbors with an amazing color display in containers, or in your landscape?
The Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea PP 30,359 (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive') makes an immediate impact wherever it's placed! Summer Crush® is a color breakthrough in reblooming Bigleaf Hydrangeas.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade and watch as a profusion of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms just pop! Beginning in late spring. The big blooms are borne on sturdy stems and look great when added to bouquets and dried decorations!
It's perhaps the most wilt-resistant Endless Summer® yet. This compact growing hydrangea is deciduous with dark green glossy leaves. You won't have to make a big commitment to using this Hydrangea either. It stays nice, tidy and small. So yes, you do have room for this cute variety!
It easily fits smaller spaces in the garden and is the perfect size for patio containers. This plant is hot, hot, hot and we will sell out.
Our expert gardeners love this reblooming Hydrangea line. We take special pride in caring for them. How nice to receive healthy, beautiful plants on your doorstep. Place your order from Nature Hills today!
How to Use Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea in the Landscape
What a wonderful "Thriller" for containers! Style them any way you'd like. Go for a bold glazed blue or keep the focus on the blooms, with a dark gray or brown pot. These beautiful plants can handle a "lot of looks", so don't fret over the decision.
If you use a resin pot, it's easier to move them around your landscape wherever you might need a pop of seasonal color. Or, splash out on cast concrete containers for a permanent display on either side of your front door or along your pool deck.
These small plants would look amazing lining a walkway on the east side of your house as a very cheery low hedge. Plant them 12 inches apart for a solid screen. Include them as edging plants in modern foundation plantings.
You can also repeat them along the edge of your borders for a charming look. Why not plant some in the ground, and use a few in containers in your border? You'll love the look of a mixed planting!
Hint, hint - these are perhaps the best Mother's Day present you could possibly give. Try them as a thoughtful "thinking of you" present for anyone.
They even make wonderful sympathy gifts. Tell your loved one to use them as container plants on their porch. Keep them watered, and they'll be just fine for the season in their nursery pot. Endless Summer® Hydrangeas are very easy to care for.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Summer Crush® grows beautifully in full sun or part sun, in well-drained soil. Give your plants a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Be sure to check your container plants using the Finger Test.
Poke your finger down into the soil to the depth of your second knuckle. Is it moist? Skip watering that day. Is it getting dry? It's time to get the hose out or set up an automatic drip watering to keep your life easy!
Provide a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer, as neutral soil will produce the characteristic raspberry red color. In acid soils, you'll enjoy purple-toned blooms.
Endless Summer® Hydrangeas are remontant and bloom on both old wood and new wood. You'll love having lavish blooms all growing season long. First, the blooms appear in late spring on last year's growth. Then, you'll see an additional flush of blooms from new growth from the base.
Only prune if necessary, right after the bloom is past. This cute plant is so compact and tidy, you may not need to prune at all! Why not just take a few of the large ball-shaped blooms for cut flower arrangements throughout the season?
Summer Crush is proven to be Zone 4 cold hardy. It may die back over the winter that far north, but will come back from the roots. In the extreme cold zones, provide a layer of mulch over the plant in late fall. Or, plant yours in a container, and move it into your garage for winter.
Whatever you do with this Endless Summer® Summer Crush®, we know you'll have a good time with it. With fantastic blooms like this, how can you help but smile?
Life is short. Order plenty of colorful cuties today!
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I received 2 of the #2 pots. Love, love, love these Summer Crush Bigleaf Hydrangeas! So well packaged and so healthy!
Summer Crush is such a reliable performer, and it's great to hear yours arrived in good shape and ready to get established. These do best when you keep the soil consistently moist through their first season, so they can put energy into rooting rather than just surviving. Thanks for sharing, Irish2OH. We hope they reward you with plenty of those deep raspberry blooms.
They're vigorously growing. Dark green leaves and flowers are popping up. Couldn't be happier.
Planted and doing great! It was nice getting a plant with blooms on it!
Getting a hydrangea with blooms already on it makes such a difference when you're putting it in the ground. Summer Crush is a reliable rebloomer, so once it settles in you should see more flushes of color throughout the season. Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Beautiful, healthy plant received. Great packaging. Will definitely purchase from Nature Hills again.
Healthy hydrangeas right out of the box are always a good sign, and Summer Crush is such a rewarding plant to watch settle in and bloom. Get it established with consistent moisture this first season and it should put on a real show for you. We look forward to your next order, Joan.
They are healthy
Healthy plants out of the gate is exactly what you want with hydrangeas, and Summer Crush is a great one to have in the garden. Thanks for letting us know it arrived in good shape, Debra. Keep the soil consistently moist through its first season and you should see some great blooms.
The plant arrived healthy and ready to grow!
Hearing that it arrived in good shape is exactly what we aim for. Summer Crush is a rewarding grower, so give it consistent moisture while it settles in and you should see it take off nicely. Thanks for sharing, MP.
I received this chokeberry plant in October in a dormant state. It was approx 3 to 4 feet tall and came wrapped with bare roots, so I soaked the roots for a few hours in water and transplanted it into the ground. In a couple of days I noticed the leaves on the tip unfurled a bit. I checked on it this morning and it is still doing good, it's stretching toward the sunlight so I may move it to a sunnier spot, but it is alive and well. I'm expecting to see some flowering this spring.
I have a great garden at my home, up in Cape Cod. These hydrangeas were put in about 4 years ago. Everyone stops, takes pictures and comments on how glorious they are. I am giving out lots of referrals. They are just like the photos. I would post my photos of them but can't seem to do
Dear Padi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with your hydrangeas! It’s truly heartwarming to hear how much joy your garden brings—not just to you but to everyone who visits. Cape Cod sounds like the perfect backdrop for such gorgeous blooms, and we’re honored that your hydrangeas have become a highlight there.
We completely understand wanting to share your beautiful photos! Though our current system doesn’t allow for photo uploads in reviews, you might consider sharing your stunning garden snapshots on social media and tagging @NatureHills—we’d love to celebrate your success with our community there. If you ever need tips to keep your hydrangeas thriving for many more summers, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
Thank you again for your generous referrals and encouraging words. It makes our day to be part of your garden’s beauty.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
wonderfully healthy, large plants
Dear Paula,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your plants arrived healthy and large—they've had a great home before reaching you, and it’s heartwarming to know they’re thriving. Should you ever have any questions on care or troubleshooting tips, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help you nurture your beautiful garden.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
wonderfully healthy, large plants
Dear Paula P.,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your plants arrived healthy and large—it’s always our goal to send you only the best. If you ever have any questions on care or need suggestions on how to keep them thriving, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support your garden every step of the way!
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Hasn’t bloomed yet. Hope it will next season
Dear Gwendolyn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that your plant arrived healthy—that’s always our goal. It’s completely normal for some plants to take a little time before blooming, especially during their first season as they become established in their new home.
To encourage blooming next season, try ensuring your plant gets adequate sunlight according to its specific needs, and a well-balanced fertilizer could also give it an extra boost. If you’d like, we’d be happy to send along care tips tailored to your particular plant variety; just reach out anytime!
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Hasn’t bloomed yet. Hope it will next season
Dear Gwendolyn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with your new plant! We’re delighted to hear it arrived healthy and are confident it will reward your patience with beautiful blooms next season. Many plants need a little adjustment period and a full growing season to truly flourish, so you’re on the right track.
If you’d like, we can offer tips tailored to your specific plant variety to help encourage blooming, such as ideal sunlight conditions, watering routines, and fertilization schedules. Don’t hesitate to reach out or explore our care guides on NatureHills.com for more inspiration and expert advice.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Cannot wait for blooms to open fully
Hi,
Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear you’re eagerly anticipating your blooms—there’s truly nothing like the joy of watching your garden flourish. If you have any questions about flowering times, plant care tips, or ways to encourage vibrant blossoms, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help your garden thrive!
Looking forward to celebrating your garden’s beautiful reveal.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
Cannot wait for blooms to open fully
Dear Daniel,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear about your excellent experience and excitement awaiting the full bloom of your new plants. Watching those first buds open is always such a rewarding moment, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy all the vibrant colors and beauty they’ll bring.
If you ever need tips on how to care for your plants as they develop or want suggestions on complementary plants to boost your garden’s charm, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you through every green step of your journey!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
My only complaint is how late in the season it was delivered. It appears to be sturdy & we shall see how it looks next year.
Dear Joyce,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us! We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear your plant appears sturdy. We regret that the delivery timing was later in the season than you had hoped. To help with future orders, placing your order earlier in the season can sometimes ensure timelier shipping availability.
In the meanwhile, keeping your plant well-protected through the colder months and following our seasonal care guides—available on our website—can really support its vitality into next year. If you ever need tips tailored to your specific region, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help your garden thrive!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
My only complaint is how late in the season it was delivered. It appears to be sturdy & we shall see how it looks next year.
Dear Joyce,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your patience regarding the timing of your delivery and understand the desire to receive plants earlier in the season for optimal planting conditions. It's great to hear your new plant appears sturdy, and we’re hopeful it will thrive and bring you beauty in the coming year.
If you’d like, we recommend checking out our seasonal planting guides on our website—they provide helpful tips on the best times and care strategies to ensure a strong start next spring. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions as your plant grows; we’re always happy to help!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
